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When former MCA Records recording artist Kevin Lee teamed up with Midwest rock legends Michael Kurtz and Patti Prendergast, a supergroup of epic proportions was born.Along with mainstay Kings drummer, East Coast native Eric Strommer, the amazing combined history and musical journeys of these seasoned musicians makes for a sweat-soaked Who's-Who of rock history from America's Heartland. The time is now for Kevin Lee & The Kings.When MCA Records signed Kevin Lee in 1992, they knew what they were doing. They realized the rock star power of Kevin and his incredible gift for writing amazing hit-potential songs, as well as his commanding presence onstage. Kevin soon found himself on the road sharing the bill with Cheap Trick, REO Speedwagon, Matthew Sweet, and Pearl Jam. And Kevin Lee is just as big a legend and as viable an artist as the bands he opened for, but without the price tag.

With six critically-acclaimed albums under his belt and another on the way, Kevin Lee, since the 80s, has been tearing up clubs from the Midwest and beyond with his original and highly-infectious brand of hard-hitting power-pop anthems and straight ahead in-your-face, high-voltage rock. Today, the tightly-knit, no-frills Kevin Lee & The Kings storm through their nightly shows as if each and every one were their last chance to prove themselves worthy. These road-tested veterans deliver a blistering, fast-paced barrage of masterfully-penned Kevin Lee songs, as well as an occasional Tom Petty, David Bowie, and Cheap Trick rocker for good measure.

Kevin Lee & The Kings leave their audiences begging for more. Their impressive live shows and Kevin's energetic and timeless songs are the measure of quality, and the blueprint for how a great classic rock concert can still be. This legendary group continues keeping that tradition alive today, delivering a fun, exciting, and high-octane show, the combined decades of experience and talent exploding from the stage and into the delighted eyes and ears of the audiences fortunate enough to experience their memorable performances. Kevin Lee & The Kings were "Built to Burn," and night after night, that is exactly what they do.

KEVIN LEE & the Kings


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The BandKevin Lee - Lead Vocals, GuitarKevin Lee and the Lonesome City Kings were signed to MCA in 1992, the band's first single "Standing in the Line of Fire" was chosen for an NBA All Stars Video and used in the movie "A Dangerous Woman." Lee released his first solo album “Walk A Mile In My Shoes” in 1998 on Bubblehaus Records. In 2002 Kevin released the critically acclaimed CD “Loaded” on Chicago-based Big Blast Records. In 2006 Lee released “Flip the Switch” on Sigus Records. In 2010 Lee released “Dusk Till Dawn” on Sigus Records featuring his trademark songwriting with big hooks, chunky guitars, and melodies that can't be forgotten. The song “Time Won't Stand Still” hit #1 at WMWX in Cincinnati, Ohio. In 2013 the album Breakout was released and Lee was voted one of the best Chicago artist's by the Illinois Entertainer. Lee was voted best new artist by Fireworks Magazine UK in 2007, toured as opening act playing multiple 20,000 plus seat arenas for REO, Cheap Trick, Pearl Jam, Lou Gramm, and Matthew Sweet. Kevin's song "Tonight" was featured in the 2016 major film release "Spaceman".

Patti PrendergastBass, Backing VocalsPatti first made her mark with original recording and international touring artist's Bitch who later changed their name to Tough Love. Moving on she worked with Mad Hatter, Decadence, Demolition Dolls, Hag, and Burning Bridges. A true rocker Patti's stage presence and high energy show are a perfect fit for the Kings.

Erik Strommer - DrumsAn East coast native Erik got his start in Rhode Island recording albums and playing live with such notables as Broken Arrows, Toadhouse, THUMB, & Catfish Hunter. At this point Strommer decided to move to Chicago in 1996. His mates in THUMB followed and changed their name to EARSHOT. After playing serveral shows the band called it quits and Erik joined Captain Hero who played high profile gigs like the Metro and Mancow in the morning. After answering a drummer wanted ad in 2007 Erik's been playing his signature groove with Kevin Lee & the Kings since.

Michael KurtzLead Guitar, Backing VocalsRaised on Page, Hendrix & Gilmour Michael played to packed venues night after night with local favorites Madfox. He then went on the release multiple albums with Bombs Away, Holy Moses, & Dark Star artists Haf Bitten Moon. Opening for such notables as Cheap Trick, John Mellencamp & UFO Michael brings a life time of stage and studio experience to the Kings.


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CD Reviews

DUSK TILL DAWNIf Kevin Lee & The Kings already sound familiar, that’s because the leader was previously in charge of The Lonesome City Kings, who were once inked to MCA. As a guitar-charged rocker that falls somewhere between Rick Springfield and Cheap Trick wrapped around the production of Rick Barnes (Smashing Pumpkins, George Clinton), he’s far above the typical indie act and continually connects with gusty ditties.–Andy Argyrakis Illinois Entertainer

LOADEDKevin Lee and the Lonesome City Kings released an album called "Restless" in the early 90's. Well now Kevin is back with a brand new solo album that is filled with great high-quality melodic Midwestern pop/rock with touches of AOR of in the veins of Cheap Trick and Matchbox Twenty. The album opens up with a fantastic rocker a?la Cheap Trick called "Where Do We Go From Here", this song has great guitar riffs mixed with brilliant hooklines and melodies that hits you right away. This song gives you a hint what this album is all about. The mid-tempo song "Find A Way" with some Beatles influences mixed and sounds great, it has almost a balladish feel over it. One of the highlights on the album is the romantic ballad "Right Here With Me", this is a wonderful song with superb vocals. This is a modern AOR ballad with class. The straight-ahead rocker "Down" is pure melodic rock heaven.This songs has it all, monster hooks, catchy chorus and guitars that won?t keep you sit still. The word is AWESOME. "Without You" is a great acoustic ballad. "Shameless" is a heavier pop/rock tune in the same vein as "Down", the chorus is a winner. This is a great modern rock song that should please any fan of the modern rock field. This is a album filled with crunching guitars, catchy hooklines, superb vocals from Mr. Lee and last but not least the melodies are all over this album. If you into the modern pop/rock world then "Loaded" is a album you should check out right away. Many of the songs has radio written all over them. Check out Kevin Lee at www.kevinleeonline.com and discover this brilliant artist. –Juha Harjula Melodic.net

BREAKOUTKevin Lee & The Kings lean on the rockier side of Power Pop with some chunky guitars, big hooks and driving beatspushing the songs forward nicely and are great to rock out to. The songs on the album are extremely well written andproduced to a very high standard and sometimes move at a pace that may make you think the songs are about somethingother than heart break, however, listening to the lyrics, these are very much songs of loss, love and despair. They say anartist has to suffer for their art, and to produce an album like "Breakout," with its lyrical content, you can only imagine, but as far as producing a top quality album with some really touching, meaningful lyrics, Kevin Lee has certainly achieved that and we have gained an album of songs written with real passion and sincerity, not to mention energy. On "Breakout" Kevin Lee and The Kings create classic, strong guitar rock/power pop with a modern edge. The rebellious "Burn it Down" gives listeners the confidence to face whatever life throws at them. And, from "Gold Digger" with it's quirky low-key verse to the ultra catchy "Too Little Too Late," Lee's songs stay in your head and keep you coming back for more. –Wayne Lundqvist Ford Ice Cream Man Powerpop


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VenuesHome Bar • Fitzgerald’s • Chicago Loop Bar

Fitz's Spare Keys • Livewire • CairoBucktown Garden Walk • Bartlett Days

Nite Cap • Q Bar • Arcada Theater • Bar 145 MT Barrels • Double Door • Beat Kitchen Subterranean • Quenchers • Elbo Room

Gasthaus • Red Line Tap • Penny Road Pub Sylvie’s • Martyrs • Abbey Pub • Emerald IsleDurty Nellies • Shank Hall • Edison Park Fest

Mothers • Fat Jacks• Alibi • SchubasBottom Lounge • The Hideout • Vic Theatre

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