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Kirk Merritt

The good Creator didn't put your voice halfway between your head and your heart by accident

About Me

I started playing piano at age 7, thanks to my grandmother giving me lessons. Then my dad hooked me up with a friend of his Tom Roberts. And he took me to another level.I have the distinct pleasure of studying with some great players as well as studing my musical heroes. I also play guitar, and Hammond B-3. I enjoy all types of music. But i would have to say that R&B(especially motown), gospel, and jazz has a special place in my heart. Some of my musical influences are: Marvin Gaye, Al Green, Wes Montgomery, Pat Metheny, David Paich, Michael Mcdonald, Bobby Kimball, Steve Lukather, Bruce Hornsby, Richard Page, Tommy Walker, Fred Hammond, Kirk Franklin, James Ingram, Marc Russo, Yellowjackets, Lincoln Brewster, Steve Perry, and the list goes on.I'm availble for sessions and also enjoy producing artists.I'm currently living in Colorado in a suburb of Denver. Serving as a Music Minister at Word of Life Christian Center.Free MySpace Layouts by Iron Spider

My Interests

Skiing, mountian biking, spending time with my wonderful wife and kids.

I'd like to meet:

There are so many people I'd like to meet here's a few. David Paich, Michael Mcdonald( i met his lovely wife Amy,one down one to go) Kenny Loggins, Steve Lukather, Chris Rodriguez, David Garfield, Tommy Walker.

Music:

R&B, funk, jazz, rock, latin, ect ect I like it all as long as it grooves

Movies:

Braveheart, The Patriot, The Passion of the Christ, The Transporter

Television:

don't get to watch a lot of tv, my kids watch a lot of spongebob

Books:

I'm starting to read some of John C. Maxwell's stuff.

Heroes:

Jesus, My Wife, My Pastor Tim Bagwell, My Dad, Aaron bagwell, Michael Mcdonald, Steve Lukather, Shon Morgan, Tommy Walker, Wes Parker, Pastor Philip O'reily, Pastor Carl Minik, Pastor Russ Hines,