Shepherd, Kenny Wayne The Traveler (Black Vinyl)

The last quarter of a century in the life of Kenny Wayne Shepherd was like an exciting road trip. The times when the young gunslinger from Louisiana, with his guitar solos and his songwriting beyond all norms, mixed up the blues rock scene of the early 90s for the first time are long gone. The now 41-year-old has developed further and with his Fender Strat he penetrates levels that others don't even dare to approach. With a honesty that is only possible through experience and many miles on the speedo, he delves deep into human truths and worries. In May 2019 he continues his journey with "The Traveler". Kenny Wayne Shepherd's last studio album "Lay It On Down" was released in 2017 and was praised for his "rage on the guitar" and "thoughtful songwriting" (classic rock). But for the bandleader his audience is the true measure of his success. "The most important thing for me is that my fans tell me how much a song has influenced them or that they sing in the front row. That's exactly what happened on "Lay It On Down"." But the last 25 years have taught Shepherd one thing: There is no such thing as 'mission accomplished' for him.