| Celebrated Name: | Myles Kennedy |
| Real Name/Full Name: | Myles Richard Bass |
| Gender: | Male |
| Age: | 52 years old |
| Birth Date: | 27 November 1969 |
| Birth Place: | Boston, Massachusetts, United States |
| Nationality: | American |
| Height: | 1.8 m |
| Weight: | 83 kg |
| Sexual Orientation: | Straight |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Wife/Spouse (Name): | Selena Frank (m. 2003) |
| Children/Kids (Son and Daughter): | No |
| Dating/Girlfriend (Name): | N/A |
| Is Myles Kennedy Gay?: | No |
| Profession: | Musician, singer, and songwriter |
| Salary: | N/A |
| Net Worth in 2024: | $5 million |
| Last Updated: | January 2024 |
Myles Kennedy is a famous musician, singer, and songwriter from America who is best known as the lead vocalist and guitarist of the rock band Slash’s backing band and Alter Bridge. He has made both studios and live appearances with several renowned artists and has been involved with several projects throughout his career.
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Early Life & Biography
Myles Richard Bass was born on November 27, 1969, in Boston, Massachusetts, the U.S. is a Christian Science family. He spent most of his childhood days in Spokane, Washington. When Kennedy was four years old, his father died, and later his mother got married to a Methodist minister.
He completed his schooling from Mead High School, where he played guitar in the school’s jazz band and trumpet in the school’s marching band. At the age of ten, Kennedy used to play trumpet in a teen air guitar band and was inspired by Led Zeppelin, Marvin Gaye, and Stevie Wonder. After completing his graduation in 1988, he studied music from Spokane Falls Community College.
Personal Life
Myles Kennedy got married to his wife Selena Frank in 2003. The couple does not have any children. He is an atheist and does not believe in any organized religion. Kennedy is also an avid reader, and his favorite novels include A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving and Effortless Mastery by Kenny Werner.
Age, Height, and Weight
Being born on 27 November 1969, Myles Kennedy is 52 years old as of today’s date 15th January 2024. His height is 1.8 m tall, and his weight is 83 kg.
Career
Myles Kennedy started his professional music career in 1990 when he joined Cosmic Dust Fusion Band as a lead guitarist. The following year, they released their first music album, Journey, which was well received by audiences as well as critics. Soon, Kennedy left the group and joined another music band Citizen Swing as their lead vocalist and guitarist. They released their debut music album, Cure Me with the Groove, in 1993.
Along with his childhood friends Zia Uddin, Marty Meisner, and Craig Johnson, he formed the rock band, The Mayfield Four, in 1996. They signed a contract with Epic Records and released their music album, Fallout, in the same year. In 1997, they released a live extended play called Motion. In 2001, Kennedy made an appearance in the movie Rock Star which starred Mark Wahlberg and Jennifer Aniston. In the same year, their second and final music album, Second Skin, was released.
In 2003, he joined the rock band Alter Bridge which was formed by Creed guitarist Mark Tremonti. Their debut album, One Day Remains, was released in 2004 with Wind-Up Records. The albums received a Gold certification by the RIAA. In 2007, Alter Bridge released its second music album, Blackbird, on the Universal Republic, which received mostly positive reviews.
In 2009, Kennedy collaborated with Guns N’ Roses lead guitarist Slash for the songs “Starlight” and “Back from Cali.” The following year, he went on Ozzy Osbourne’s tour with Slash, where they performed on several singles. Kennedy has collaborated with several other artists and bands. In 2001, he partnered with jazz-rock band Mulligan for the album Striped Suit: Lo-Fi. He has also worked with the Spokane based nu-metal group Five Foot Thick for their music album, Blood Puddle.
In 2008, Kennedy sang a duet with Sevendust for his song “Sorrow.” He appeared on a planned tribute album to Tommy Bolin in 2011. Some other famous singers he has collaborated with include Steve Lukather, Joe Bonamassa, Peter Frampton, Darryl McDaniels, among others.
Awards & Achievements
In 2015, Kennedy won the Vocalist of the Year Award in the Loudwire Music Awards. He has not won any other awards, but he has been able to win the hearts of people through his music. He is making continuous progress in his career and is expected to win big awards in the upcoming years.
Net Worth & Salary of Myles Kennedy in 2024
As of January 2024, Myles Kennedy has an estimated net worth of more than $5 million. He has made this huge wealth through his successful career as a musician, singer, and songwriter.
Kennedy has worked with several artists and has released several successful music albums including Journey (1991), Cure Me with the Groove (1993), Second Skin (2001), One Day Remains (2004), The Last Hero (2016), Apocalyptic Love (2012), Living the Dream (2018), Year of the Tiger (2018), and many more.
He performs at live concerts, tours, and musical events, which also helps in increasing his net worth significantly. Kennedy also makes money through brand endorsements, sponsorships, and media appearances.
Myles Kennedy is one of the most talented and renowned artists in the world. He is also involved in many charity works, including as the founding member of the Future Song Foundation. This charity organization ensures that kids have access to musical instruction as a part of a complete education. He has also served on the board of directors for the Mead Food Bank and is a supporter of the International Fund for Animal Welfare.