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Midwest Kings (MWK) Background information Origin Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States Genres Alternative rock, post-grunge hard rock Years active 2001–present Associated acts Burn Halo Members Andy Skib (lead vocals, guitar)
Neal Tiemann (lead guitar, backing vocals)
David Cook (guitar, backing vocals)
Kyle Peek (drums)
Joey Clement (bass)Past members Josh Center (drums)
Robby Merrick (drums)
Justin Briggs (bass)
Bryan Jewett (bass)Midwest Kings (aka MWK) is a touring band based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, whose most notable member is David Cook, winner of the seventh season of American Idol. Described as a "regional touring band", the Midwest Kings play throughout the midwest, including gigs in states ranging from their home base of Oklahoma, through Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and Wisconsin.[1]
Contents
Discography
Albums
- Song for a King
- Winds of Change: The Acoustics
- Midwest Kings (2003)[2]
- Judging a Bullet (2005)[3]
- Incoherent With Desire to Move On (2006)[4]
- Luna Despierta (2008)
- The Sanctuary Live Sessions (2010)
- Luna Espera (2011)
References
- ^ "Tulsa Singer Cook Rocks American Idol" story by Sean Murphy for the Associated Press. Describes the effect that the band had on David Cook.
- ^ "Concert Preview: Father knows best". Tulsa World. June 6, 2003. http://www.tulsaworld.com/scene/article.aspx?subjectid=68&articleid=030606_En_s13_fath. Retrieved 2009-07-24.
- ^ "Concert Preview: Splinters and screws". Tulsa World. Sept 24, 2004. http://www.tulsaworld.com/scene/article.aspx?subjectid=70&articleid=040924_Mu_s13_splinter. Retrieved 2009-07-24.
- ^ "CD Review: Midwest Kings EP worthy of big label". Tulsa World. Dec 3, 2006. http://www.tulsaworld.com/news/article.aspx?no=subj&articleid=061203_Mu_H6_Midwe57559. Retrieved 2009-07-24.
External links
- Midwest Kings on MySpace
- NealTiemann.com
- Official Website
- Midwest Kings Twitter Page
- Midwest Kings on RockAlmanac.com
Categories:- American hard rock musical groups
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