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Steve Kimock 
Background information Born October 5, 1955 Origin Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA Genres Rock, psychedelic, instrumental Occupations Musician, songwriter Instruments Guitar, steel guitar Years active 1974–present Labels SCI Fidelity Associated acts Rhythm Devils
Zero
Steve Kimock Band
KVHW
Heart of Gold Band
Goodman Brothers
Martin FierroWebsite kimock.com Steve Kimock (born October 5, 1955 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania) is an American rock musician and guitarist.[1][2][3][4]
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In San Francisco — From Zero to Infinity
In the mid 1970s, Kimock moved from Pennsylvania to the San Francisco Bay Area to play guitar with the folk-rock group The Goodman Brothers. In 1979, after a stint with Martin Fierro in the salsa band the Underdogs, Kimock joined the Heart of Gold Band featuring Keith & Donna Godchaux and drummer Greg Anton.
In 1984, along with Anton,and John Cipollina formerly of Quicksilver Messenger Service. Kimock co-founded the psychedelic rock ensemble Zero, through which he became known nationally.[5][6][7][8] With the Addition of Vocalist, Judge Murphy in 1991, Zero departed from their largely instrumental format and recorded 'Chance in a Million', their most successful album to date, featuring songs penned by Grateful Dead lyricist, Robert Hunter. Zero continued to tour and release numerous acclaimed records and hundreds of live recordings until 2000. Keeping with their improvisational theme, various lineups included many notable musicians such as Chip Roland, Melvin Seals, Liam Hanrahan, Pete Sears, Bobby Vega, Nicky Hopkins of the Rolling Stones, Vince Welnick , and many special guests.
In January 1998, Kimock along with Zero band mate Bobby Vega, joined with Frank Zappa alumnus Ray White and drummer Alan Hertz to form the band KVHW. This band toured nationally until their December 1999 breakup.
In February 2000, Kimock formed the Steve Kimock Band. In November 2000, Grammy-award winning drummer Rodney Holmes joined the band.
In March 2006, Anton & Kimock re-formed Zero, and toured until the death of Zero member Martin Fierro, in March 2008. In March 2011, Zero reunites for the 20th Anniversary of the "Chance in a Million" recording sessions at The Great American Music Hall, as a benefit for Judge Murphy, who is battling cancer, and awaiting transplant.
Grateful Dead
Kimock has toured and recorded with many Grateful Dead-themed bands, including Keith and Donna Godchaux's Heart of Gold Band (1979–80), Bob Weir's Kingfish (1986), Merl Saunders and the Rainforest Band (1990–91), Vince Welnick's Missing Man Formation (1996–97), Phil Lesh and Friends (1998–99),[9] and The Other Ones (1998–2000).[10] He was also a member of the Rhythm Devils in 2006, a supergroup formed by Grateful Dead drummers Bill Kreutzmann and Mickey Hart, also featuring Mike Gordon of Phish. In July 2007, Kimock was asked to join Bob Weir's RatDog, filling in for Mark Karan, who was undergoing treatment for cancer of the throat.
In addition to those affiliations, Kimock also toured and recorded with Jerry Joseph’s Little Women (band) (1988), with Henry Kaiser and Freddy Roulette as The Psychedelic Guitar Circus (1993) and Steve Kimock & Friends (early 90s). There is no definitive list of Kimock's collaborative efforts. A seminal version of "It's Up To you" appears on "Everybody Slides" (1996). In 2001, he recorded with Pete Sears on his album The Long Haul. Kimock has also been featured on the two most recent recordings by Bruce Hornsby ("Big Swing Face" and "Here Comes the Noisemakers"), and toured as featured guitarist with Bruce Hornsby and his band in the fall of 2002. Steve is also featured along with Bobby Vega and Jimmy Sanchez in the Pete Sears written soundtrack for the movie "The Fight in the Fields: Cesar Chavez and the Farmworkers' Struggle".
Steve Kimock Band (SKB) was Kimock’s primary musical focus from 2000–2006, while he continued to play other outlets such as acoustic performances that allowed him to play some of his favorite and diverse instruments publicly, including custom guitars, vintage lap steels and arch tops, Hawaiian guitars and even an octave mandolin. These special performances continue to offer Kimock the opportunity to connect with his folk roots and with old musical friends.
Kimock launched his new band, Steve Kimock Crazy Engine, in 2009. The band features Melvin Seals on B-3 organ, renowned cellist/singer Trevor Exter on bass and Kimock's son John Morgan Kimock on drums.
Personal life
Kimock was married to Jennifer Brunner on May 30, 2000. They have two sons together, Skyler Joe and Ryland Cazadero. He also has two sons John Morgan and Miles from previous relationships. In 2002, Kimock returned to his home state of Pennsylvania to be closer to his family.
Notes
- ^ Jarnow, Jesse. Steve Kimock at Allmusic
- ^ Shayman, Steven. "The Ancillary Artist? A Conversation with Steve Kimock", Jambands.com, May 29, 2004
- ^ Tennille, Andy."Used with Steve Kimock", Jambands.com, September 20, 2004
- ^ Ray, Randy."Harmony Past and Present with Steve Kimock", Jambands.com, June 5, 2006
- ^ Metzger, John. Chance in a Million review, The Music Box, January/February 1996
- ^ Metzger, John. Zero review, The Music Box, April 1998
- ^ Metzger, John. Nothin' Lasts Forever review, The Music Box, March 1999
- ^ Metzger, John. Concert review: Zero at the Chicago House of Blues, September 18, 1997, The Music Box, October 1997
- ^ Sullivan, James. "Phil's New Zone", San Francisco Chronicle, April 13, 1999
- ^ Selvin, Joel. "Other Ones Reunite", San Francisco Chronicle, December 1, 2002
External links
- Steve Kimock's official web site
- Steve Kimock collection at the Internet Archive's live music archive
- Steve Kimock Band collection at the Internet Archive's live music archive
- Psychedelic Guitar Circus collection at Internet Archive's live music archive
- Steve Kimock performing "Bad Hair", San Francisco, April 3, 1999
- Kimock List, Unofficial Fan Forum
Categories:- 1955 births
- Living people
- American rock guitarists
- Live Music Archive artists
- Musicians from Pennsylvania
- People from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
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