Artist description Kidd Wicked is a three piece band exploding from the Rock and Roll Capitol of the World: Cleveland,Ohio! These guys play great melodic / hard rock with memorable vocals and harmonies, killer guitar parts, ear pleasing bass lines and solid drumming.

Music Style Hard Rock / Pop

Musical Influences The best of the 90's smashed together with the best of the 80's

Similar Artists Alice in Chains, Kings X,The Ex-Idols, Marvelous 3, Summercamp, Van Halen and the Beatles

Artist History Kidd Wicked has been a major part of the midwest rock movement in the 90's. Kidd Wicked takes much pride in packing clubs/venues in their hometown and also with their extensive touring schedule. Their latest and most recent road venture was serving as the supporting act for Warrant and Slaughter on the "Rock Never Stops" Tour as well as numerous dates with their friends, Enuff Z'Nuff in '99. *Frontman/vocalist, Billy Morris recently returned from a tour of Japan serving as a member of Mr. Big/Racer-X- guitarist Paul Gilbert's solo project. He can be heard on Paul's "Beehive Live" cd. Kidd Wicked have shared the stage with many other national acts as well. Such as Alice Cooper, Dokken, Motley Crue, Great White, Gilby Clarke, Enuff -Z- Nuff, Saigon Kick, Cheap Trick, Imperial Drag, The Cunninghams, King's X, The Szuters, Treble Charger, Foo Fighters, Fastball, David Lee Roth, The GooGoo Dolls, The Ex-Idols, Letters To Cleo, Summercamp...the list goes on...Oh!, and even Van Halen on a rare occasion!! 1998 also marked the release of their latest CD titled "THICK", which the band recorded, produced, mixed and mastered by themselves at Dreamstate Studios which is owned solely by frontman/guitarist, Billy "The Kidd" Morris. The history of Kidd Wicked is too far and wide for description. To see Kidd Wicked in live form is the best way to get the true feel of what the band exudes. They never fail to put on a stellar show. Check 'em out!!

Group Members Billy Morris: vocals/guitar Todd Shelly: drums/backing vocals Joe Frietchen: bass/backing vocals

Instruments 1 guitar, a bass, a set of drums and 3 cool dudes singin' and rockin' full throttle!

Albums Kidd Wicked-Self titled, Kidd Wicked-King of Everything, Kidd Wicked-THICK

Press Reviews Scene Magazine, Spot, Metal Edge,The Washington Post, The Beacon Journal,The Plain Dealer, various other rock magazines and more. Recently put in regular rotation on 105.7 FM The Quake in TN...

Additional Info **Kidd Wicked is currently in the studio writing new material for their next full length CD release. To find more about Kidd Wicked including tour/show dates and the most up-to-date happenings, don't hesitate to visit them at The Official Kidd Wicked World website located at: http://www.clevelandrock.com/ To receive the monthly Kidd Wicked E-mail Newsletter, send an e-mail to DRMMRDUDE@webtv.net

Location Cleveland, OHIO - USA

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