Artist description Described as a modern rock cross between David Bowie and the Beatles, singer/songwriter/guitarist Kevin Tyler incorporates elements of both classic rock and modern rock yet makes it truly his own blending his unique lyrical wit with infectiously melodic guitar-driven pop.

Music Style Rock, Pop, Alternative

Musical Influences Beatles, Nirvana, David Bowie, Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, Eric Clapton

Similar Artists Beatles, Bowie, Matchbox 20, Third Eye Blind, Oasis, Nirvana

Artist History Kevin Tyler has been a mainstay in the New York City club scene since 1998, playing with his band in such clubs as the Mercury Lounge and Arlene Grocery. Tyler's debut CD, entitled "Look Who Has the Last Laugh Now", is being released on KMBA Records in August 2000 and is available for sale at such online stores as CD Baby, http://www.cdbaby.com .

Group Members Kevin Tyler (singer/songwriter/lead and rhythm guitarist/co-producer/executive producer -- writer of all songs on recordings (both music and lyrics (c) Kevin Tyler Matz));Dave Winslow (engineer and co-producer of recordings; keyboards on recordings; background vocals on certain tracks of recordings); Paul Wells (drums on certain tracks of recordings and in live act "Kevin Tyler Band"); Tim Simonds (bass and background vocals on certain tracks of recordings, co-writer along with Kevin Tyler Matz of the music on the song "Whipping Boy")John Miles (bass on certain tracks of recordings);Kevin Bregande (drums on certain tracks of recordings);Bob Hillebrecht (bass in live act "Kevin Tyler Band").

Instruments Vocals, electric guitars, acoustic guitars, bass, drums, keyboards

Albums "Look Who Has the Last Laugh Now" (KMBA Records), release date August 2000

Press Reviews As of July 24, 2000, Kevin Tyler was the #1 ranked artist on Indie411 (www.indie411.com) and had been the #1 ranked artist for over two consecutive months. In addition, two of Tyler's tunes ("Look Who Has the Last Laugh Now" and "Desiree") made the Top 10 of the Billboard Talent Net and were reported as such in the February 5, 2000 and February 19, 2000 issues of Billboard Magazine.

Additional Info For information on Kevin Tyler and the Kevin Tyler Band, contact ktmmusic@aol.com or call (212) 496-8202.

Location New York City, New York - USA

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