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Brandon Kinney grew up in Lamesa, Texas, a community of less than 10,000 people. He was heavily influenced by Roger Miller, John Anderson, Don Williams and John Conlee, particularly drawn to songs wit... moreBrandon Kinney grew up in Lamesa, Texas, a community of less than 10,000 people. He was heavily influenced by Roger Miller, John Anderson, Don Williams and John Conlee, particularly drawn to songs with lighter themes or blue-collar subject matter. He made his singing debut in a Baptist church, where he often sang "specials" on Sunday nights. By the time he'd graduated from Lamesa High School, Kinney had begun playing on occasion with older country bands. He went on to Jacksonville Junior College, then transferred to Nashville's Belmont University. After graduation, he started a family (son Tate and daughter Nix) and pushed through a series of odd jobs until he landed a songwriting contract with a Nashville publisher. But even as he turned out more traditional songs for other artists, such as Willie Nelson, Lonestar and Randy Travis, he continued writing funny songs. A publishing executive heard them, and introduced Kinney to producer Mike Clute. Together, they recorded Kinney's first comedy album, Smells Like Texas. less
I've been singing since I was about 6 years old.I gradually learned what music was all about,I grew up with the knowledge and started to listen to Elvis Presley,Gene Vincent,Buddy Holly,Eddie Cochran,... moreI've been singing since I was about 6 years old.I gradually learned what music was all about,I grew up with the knowledge and started to listen to Elvis Presley,Gene Vincent,Buddy Holly,Eddie Cochran,Chuck Berry,BBKing,Muddy Waters and many more.My first stage appearance was in 1977,I was 17 at the time,my career started there and I've never looked back.My wife Yvonne and I first met in Birmingham in 1977 just before Elvis passed away.After moving to Yorkshire in 1980 I got a band together and Yvonne and I decided on the name of the band and we called ourselves Tony Quinn and The Panthers.We had a very good following, but unfortunately the band split up on New Years Eve in 1985 and I've been a solo artist in my own right ever since.In February 1985 Yvonne and I decided to come back to Birmingham,I am still doing my own thing and I'm still waiting for a lucky break LoL. less
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