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Blaine McKenzie

Keeping 'Killer' rockabilly piano alive in Canada!

About Me

Blaine McKenzie (guitar, keys, vocals) Self-taught, he began playing boogie-woogie and country on the family piano at a very young age. "Long before my feet could reach the floor from the bench," he recalls. He has played for years with bands around the GTA and also writes songs. He gained a reputation around the GTA for his explosive Jerry Lee Lewis performances.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 4/11/2006
Band Website: blainemckenzie.com
Band Members: I work with many talented musicians in the Toronto area here in Canada. The incomparable John Binions is my first choice as guitar player with his uncanny ability to recreate the sounds of those great guitar cats such as Scotty Moore, James Burton, Don Rich, Pete Anderson and many more. Visit my website for more: http://www.blainemckenzie.com
Influences: Jerry Lee Lewis, Ray Charles, Charlie Rich, Mickey Gilley, Chuck Leavell, Greg Allman, Duane Allman, Eric Clapton, Roy Orbison, Johnny Cash, Wanda Jackson, Robert Gordon, Pete Anderson, Ray Griff, Mel McDaniels, Buddy Guy, B.B. King, Albert King, Howlin' Wolf, Muddy Waters, Hank Williams, Hank Williams Jr., Merle Haggard, Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, Danny Gatton, Carlos Santana, Fats Domino, Fats Waller, Meade Lux Lewis, Luke and the Apostles, Albert Ammons, Pinetop Perkins, Buddy Holly, Oscar Peterson, The Swingin' Blackjacks and the Royal Crowns.
Sounds Like: (so I've heard) Jerry Lee Lewis, Greg Allman, Ray Charles (hopefully), Johnny Cash.
Record Label: Rebellion Communications (my own indie label)
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Truck Driving Man as performed by The Telewhackers

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJDuBvPsqzs The Telewhackers are a Toronto-based band playing country, rockabilly and rock'n roll. For info go to: http://www.myspace.com/thetelewhackers...
Posted by Blaine McKenzie on Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:42:00 PST