Myles Kennedy: The Pre-eminent Rock Vocalist of our Time!

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10 ай бұрын

I'm so happy to be speaking with Myles Kennedy today! For those of you unaware Myles Kennedy He is the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist of the rock band Alter Bridge and the lead vocalist in guitarist Slash's backing band, known as Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators. He is one of the pre-eminent rock vocalists of our time and I think you'll really enjoy this conversation! We talk a lot about singing, touring and being frontmen!
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@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain 10 ай бұрын

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@ScottishDayZer 9 ай бұрын

I've been so lucky to meet Myles several times and he is an absolute gent. Back in 2011 I was taken to soundcheck at a show the week after I'd lost my dad, I mentioned it to Mark, Flip and Brian who I was talking to whilst Myles was busy. I'd used Wonderful Life at my dad's service just days earlier as we were both fans and my dad had taken me to shows when I was younger. Someone whispered in Myles' ear when he was coming over to me and his face told his reaction, the way he walked to me and greeted me, asked how I was and said thank you for coming...I'd never met a musician or celebrity who gave me that *feeling*. I was already emotional because of the days prior to the show, but Myles also decided to soundcheck Wonderful Life whilst I was standing in the middle of this empty arena. I have so much time for this man.

@robinwilliams5794 6 ай бұрын

You can tell that Myles Kennedy is a nice guy and that story more than proves it.

@owenwallace3646 10 ай бұрын

I still find it shocking that I still have to explain who myles Kennedy is to a lot of my friends. this guy is still such an underrated/under-appreciated musician, great interview with two amazing people 🔥

@davidwilson2065 10 ай бұрын

Right!

@zackguitar07 10 ай бұрын

Same for me. It’s criminal how skilled Myles is compared to the amount of music lovers who are aware of him.

@konowd 10 ай бұрын

Very underrated, should be way bigger

@stacybarrs9765 9 ай бұрын

He actually likes it like that. 👍🏼

@russellzauner 9 ай бұрын

Throw some Mayfield Four on for your friends and don't tell them who it is - watch their brains melt. He still does Mayfield tunes sometimes when he's doing his own things here and there.

@eljibs2621 10 ай бұрын

It's a joy to watch 2 top level vocalists casually chat about philosophy and the practicality of performing in the modern music industry. More of this!

@tonypurcell1049 9 ай бұрын

To say that Myles Kennedy is "underrated" is so understated. It is a crime that this Icon of rock music has not been given the recognition he deserves.

@orlock20 7 ай бұрын

On one of Slash's albums, the sound engineer had bought a studio quality tape recorder from the 1960s and decided to use it on the album. He said the only two singers on the album good enough for tape were Myles Kennedy and Beth Hart.

@BluBuryPi 10 ай бұрын

I actually met Myles when I was quite young. He was picking up a custom guitar that my father made for him and he was taking it for a spin. He played the shit out of it and I've been a fan ever since. I wore out the CD we had of his band at the time, Citizen Swing. I was so excited when Alter Bridge came out and so happy that they have had such incredible success.

@simazza6206 10 ай бұрын

Seen Myles solo, with Slash & with Alter Bridge. Absolutely amazing every time. Someone who could sing the phone book and not only make it interesting but bring you out in goosebumps.

@Rocksarum 10 ай бұрын

🎉What a surprise!!!🎉 Myles Kennedy!❤ yeah!

@claraherrero9812 9 ай бұрын

I'm actually celiac and I'm absolutely looking forward to hear the music of Justin Hawkins and Myles Kennedy's new epic band!!! 😂

@scottakam 10 ай бұрын

Myles is awesome. Seen him live many times. Always special. I get a kick out of the comments professing their love for Myles and spelling his name wrong. :)

@ZuzuTheLemon 10 ай бұрын

What an excellent, unexpected and delectable treat for a Monday night! You spoil us! ❤

@BenHirons 10 ай бұрын

I couldn’t stop smiling all the way through this, perhaps my two biggest heroes. ❤️❤️❤️❤️🤘🏼

@cindyspowart555 9 ай бұрын

Definitely the same here, too!

@stevenyapp2334 10 ай бұрын

Miles Frigging Kennedy! Blow away, Justin. Two of my favourite people ❤️

@magorzatawoczyk8155 10 ай бұрын

Same here! ❤

@kellieh6798 10 ай бұрын

What a wonderful surprise! Great interview! I laughed my ass off! Justin is hilarious! The yacht rock convo! 😂 I have been obsessed with Myles Kennedy for years. He is above and beyond talented. My favorite musician! ❤️‍🔥

@TheKennyboy92 10 ай бұрын

Amazing to hear how honest Miles is about performing and blocking out nerves while playing.

@simonattley6573 10 ай бұрын

This is one of the best Myles Kennedy interviews I’ve seen. He seems really engaged. Nice work Justin!

@Casey3-P-O 8 ай бұрын

Yea...just became a fan

@benthomas8290 10 ай бұрын

Abslutely out of the top drawer!! what a privelage to be able to just hang with two of the coolest of cool dudes for 90 mins!

@sharonkelly6954 10 ай бұрын

I could listen to you two chatting for hours. Please do it again 😊

@Chris_Nouvelli 10 ай бұрын

Oh Justin you're spoiling us! Myles is the don - I've loved Alter Bridge since day one where they've remained my favourite band, and rate him as my favourite vocalist of all time.

@tomireunanen8033 10 ай бұрын

This was such a revelation to hear that other creative people can't sleep either because they are flooded with all these ideas about songs. I've had this problem for years and years now. Also, such a great, informative interview. Myles is such a down to earth dude and a fantastic musician. Been a fan for a long time, so this interview really made my day. Cheers from Finland!

@JayKughan 10 ай бұрын

I think this is the best interview you've ever had on the channel. It's not cos it's Miles, but rather because it's a conversation between 2 brilliant rock vocalist of a similar elk. You get what I mean? What a brilliant experience you've just shared with us. Thank you so much! Also, I love how Miles took total advantage of this interview to "interview you" to his benefit. That was absolutely brilliant!!!🤘 And make sure you follow-up with the idea of starting a project band together seriously. 2 killer vocalists who are also great guitarists.. that's a brilliant idea! (+ save on profit-sharing from having to bring in a lead guitarist). Make it happen!!! Can you imagine a (potentially super) band came together over the humble beginnings of a KZfaq channel interview. This is history in the making yo! Make it happen!!! I've left too many exclamation marks in tis comment. I hope it's not for nothing.. TC.. 🍻

@adams565 10 ай бұрын

What an excellent interview. Excellent chemistry between you two as well and it genuinely seemed like you both hit it off so well.

@matthewmonk2983 10 ай бұрын

When Slash 4 came out I thought it was the best complete album experience that I’d heard in years. I felt like I did as a teenager in the early 90’s. It still confuses me why more people aren’t talking about this album. Had it been released 25 years ago it would have been massive.

@RB-oc7ti 10 ай бұрын

Thats how I feel with AlterBridge’s first four albums! Great front to back!

@shadyganley8877 8 ай бұрын

@RB-oc7ti bro that's how I feel about ABBA

@insertgenericusernamehere2402 10 ай бұрын

I love miles. His vocals on the acoustic version of watch over you he does is hauntingly beautiful. Especially with the lyrics.

@NinStardust 10 ай бұрын

That was brilliant! Thank you Justin! Thank you Myles! Absolute joy to watch & listen to! Can’t wait for the Celiac’s debut album 😂🥰💖

@shanetaylor6823 10 ай бұрын

The amount of talent between these 2 dudes right here!

@Rocksarum 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for this serendipitous interview! Myles is a beautiful human being🫶 PS: you both should consider that yatch rock project!!!😉

@cindyspowart555 9 ай бұрын

I've been watching JHRA for a good couple of years. This was THE best show ever! Why? Aside from the fact that I love Myles solo, w/ Alter Bridge or w/ Slash and The Conspirators, the sheer camaraderie between Justin and Myles. Not even one boring second between these two greats. Both laid back, on the same page, laughing, totally getting one another and vibing over that thing they both love and do so well - music. ~ Justin got to speak about his experiences, too, which was beyond great but he still managed to interview Myles so incredibly well w/o it feeling like an interview. As someone else also commented, I had a huge smile on my face for the 1:22:59 minutes. You would think that they're best friends w/ the ease going on between the two of them. ~ Thank-you, my dear Mr. Hawkins! Thank-you, my dear Mr. Kennedy! I hope to see you together again in a year or so. Much respect to both of you! ❤

@traceyisab 10 ай бұрын

Hell yeah!! This is the interview I've been waiting for! I LOVE Myles! Justin is the man as well!❤❤❤

@matthewmcguire5217 10 ай бұрын

Justin, you really did a tremendous job on this interview. I’ve seen many interviews with Myles and yours was the best to date. Well done!

@dave-jk6en 10 ай бұрын

Absolutely brilliant! Keep these interviews coming Justin!! 🤘

@timrober75 10 ай бұрын

Love this man's voice. When I heard 'Find The Real' (1st track from the first Alter Bridge album) and I was hooked. For me he's in the echelons of Bruce Dickinson, Robert Plant and Rob Halford.

@jamesjordan8176 10 ай бұрын

Same for me. I put the cd in and Find The Real kicked my ass. I was amazed. Crazy it's been over 19 years. My favorite album of all time. Their last 3 albums don't do it for me, though.

@hippo5346 10 ай бұрын

@timrober75 . Now that you`ve transferred your thoughts into the written word , and read them back to yourself - do you still stand by your opinion . I love Miles and Alter Bridge , but we`re in "greatest of all time" territory , here . 😊

@robmartin9782 10 ай бұрын

Huge AB fan here. Loved this interview! Seeing/hearing two of the most talented and most sympathetic rock frontmen of the last 25 years having such a chat like this is a true treat. Made my day. Thank you Justin!

@Elfi1777 10 ай бұрын

Same here. Loved it!!!

@dso2525 10 ай бұрын

My favorite western vocalist, hands down. What a nice surprise to see this on my feed!

@dangermouse. 10 ай бұрын

I'll never forget you supporting Alter Bridge at Brixton Academy Justin. You got heckled but gave absolutely as good as you got lol. You and Myles both sounded awesome that night.

@GrahamDallas 10 ай бұрын

This was brilliant, really enjoyed it. It's comforting to see that rock stars are just real people, with anxieties and all the other shit we each carry around.

@michellepetrillo2235 10 ай бұрын

MYLES! I love him so much… as well as Alter Bridge! Can’t wait to see this!! 👏🏻🤘🏼❤️❤️❤️

@Chumly1969 10 ай бұрын

Dream Interview. Glad you did this.

@mackin26 10 ай бұрын

I listened to that at work and it was a million times better than any interview could have been. Excellent stuff! Thank you.

@WoPrulez 10 ай бұрын

Just recently came across your show and been loving it! I got to see Alter Bridge play in Arkansas not long ago and have never felt so strongly connected to the music as now. Loved the episode with Richie Kotzen recently too. I was able to catch Winery Dogs earlier this year as well. And side note, I played drums with friends in high school and we covered 'I Believe in a thing called love' around 2010ish? Fun memory. Can't wait to catch up on some more interviews.

@kristijacques-music 10 ай бұрын

This was a brilliant interview and conversation.

@leovlogslife 10 ай бұрын

Miles is an amazing singer. Remember hearing him sing at Download with Slash on their first time playing there

@sherynp9340 10 ай бұрын

Another great discussion 👍 Conversation form is really the best way to interview someone and you’re nailing it Justin.

@podcastparlor4128 10 ай бұрын

Awesome. Love Myles

@eaglepass5170 10 ай бұрын

Excellent discussion!!!!

@Hickopps 10 ай бұрын

Really enjoying the new long format... I could listen to this all day.. Laugh, learn, and love it...

@drstephaniemitrano 10 ай бұрын

Yes! you are performers, not robots. your presence is what makes the show a truly unique experience. I believe when you master your art, you are confident you will “deliver” and you have the extra luxury to connect with the audience to be in the moment and be with what is. Very zen-like. I have similar experience when delivery a speech or a training, I let go of controlling the result or the timing or whatever and feel fully present to the people in the room and enjoy sharing this moment with them. That’s the beauty of doing this, and avoids getting bored with delivering the same content over and over again. Thanks again for your authentic presence Justin, it’s pure joy watching and listening to you. You make my day. ✨💛✨

@drstephaniemitrano 10 ай бұрын

Extra question for comments day: have you ever covered other peoples songs and put a darkness twist on it? I just had a vision / or auditory revelation (if I can call it that) of Justin singing « nights in white satin » and instead of the violin part some beautiful guitar solo 🥰 sorry got carried away in music heaven 😁😅😬

@tvdg93 9 ай бұрын

I’ve seen Alter Bridge twice now and his vocals always blow my mind. How the last show started with Silver Tongue and just the voice of Myles is amazing.

@SinistrousWoodlove 10 ай бұрын

One of the best interviews I've ever seen. Thanks so much for this. Very much appreciated and loved. Cheers!

@DrieStone 10 ай бұрын

So happy to see this! Love your podcast, Myles is amazing. So sad that I'm going to have to wait a few more years before AB tours again!

@micdel1725 10 ай бұрын

What a wonderful interview. It was such a smooth flowing conversation. Thank you so much. 🙂

@johnconnor4136 10 ай бұрын

Excellent Kevin Bacon interview. Didn't know he was in a band! Rock on.

@vinskeeter 10 ай бұрын

"Shed my Skin" is one of my favorite songs, ever, and I'm old.

@CeroShepard 9 ай бұрын

I'm a huge Myles fan, and from Argentina. I'm really proud that he feels like that about our crowd. We will be like that on November too so he keeps on remembering us!

@nortski78 10 ай бұрын

Well that was just awesome! Thank you so much for this!

@razorart1371 10 ай бұрын

It's been really good listening to you two this afternoon. Both of you fellows seem so grounded and level headed. Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts with us in such a candid way. It tends to make one feel calm and content when rock icons can be so down to earth. Best wishes!

@HauntedScouse 10 ай бұрын

Myles Kennedy is Effing insanely talented... The vocals on Words darker Than Their Wings at the Albert Hall.. WOW...

@salvatorebaleno9807 10 ай бұрын

Yes! I love Myles and Alter Bridge

@GGtba1646 9 ай бұрын

Saw Myles with Slash in Perth a few years ago. Was an amazing performance, Myles is able to adapt his performance to the feel of each song without losing authenticity. Loved it.

@barbwatkins3676 9 ай бұрын

Was there also.. honestly only went to see Myles. He is so incredibly talented and such an engaging front man. Loved AB in 2017 in Freo also..what a band!

@CasenEverett 9 ай бұрын

Myles Kennedy is awesome. Love his personality, and his work. His laugh is really contagious for me.

@PaulNolanofficial 10 ай бұрын

Saw him and Alter Bridge play Download this year before Metallica and they were sensational, and Myles’ voice is just astonishing live. Jaw dropping stuff.

@jobrame7930 10 ай бұрын

THE BEST interview Mr H! Absolutely loved it 😊

@JeffBisCamp 10 ай бұрын

Myles , sleep with cotton in your ears ! The cotton breathes and muffles sounds as well ! Thanks for ALL the great music ! Cheers 🤘😎🤘🌴☀️🔥🎸🔥🎸

@deejayross802 10 ай бұрын

What a beautiful interview! It was amazing getting to watch to powerhouses talk about what they love. Thank fou, fellas. Much love from Canada! 😁✌

@benl326 9 ай бұрын

That was massively enjoyable, been watching over a few nights. Justin and Myles are great conversationalists, would be great to see them do more stuff like this

@heatherallen8161 10 ай бұрын

J Hawkins King of the Catsuit ,Flyaway hair and endearing vulnerability, 😎 with the best producer in the Biz ☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️

@orcafinn 10 ай бұрын

I love conversations like this. Justin seems so energised. Really joyful. This has made my day!

@RB-oc7ti 10 ай бұрын

Myles F’N Kennedy! Awesome interview- thanks! He is top five all time vocalist for me - and I’m a rock / metal fan in my late 50’s … I’ve witnessed them all. He’s also a fantastic lead and rhythm guitarist- in the classic rock style similar to David Gilmour ; which in AlterBridge exceptionally complements the modern metal stylings of his song writing partner Mark Tremonti. Awesome band! ‘Top one’ of guitar solos of all time with these two together is correct sir!! Definitely in the top tier👍

@cecilia.- 10 ай бұрын

Brilliant and instructive conversation! Each time you chat with other artists, it reminds me to keep on paying for the music I’m consuming by buying physical recordings and not only thinking that my Spotify account is worth all the energy and soul artists put in their music. Also I love Myles hair/shades/ clothes color range 💁🏼‍♀️

@antonballard2212 10 ай бұрын

Great show! I so enjoyed this - thank you both!

@BradleyLivestreams 10 ай бұрын

LOVE how Justin says "That is a beautiful moment for us to end this" (to Myles) at 1:16:11 then just keeps on going, lol This interview/show was fantastic on so many levels! Thank you both for your contributions to this platform, but more importantly, your musical contributions! Love ya' guys.

@TheNavarro6767 10 ай бұрын

You reviewed him before - which is surprisingly the first time I had heard of Alter Bridge! I love Myles and his voice. And saw AB recently in concert. TY Justin for sharing different music on your channel.

@andyrogers747 10 ай бұрын

Yep, love this. Many thanks again for the superb content chap 👏🔥

@gratao25 10 ай бұрын

Myles is the best rock singer the world has seen since Chris Cornell

@Vocalzone_covers 10 ай бұрын

Probably my favourite video. Loved hearing myles talking about his hang ups and singing issues. I'm a rock singer and I have a hiatel hernia so acid reflux is a big problem for me. I never realised how much it might affect my voice though. I think I'll be stricter in my diet from now on. Great interview.

@jenniferfoster1692 10 ай бұрын

That was so good! Excellent rapport between the guys, both genuine people, some interesting insights and a few good laughs. Loved it!

@KinematicLAB 17 күн бұрын

awesome video Justin, I love you both, and it was a blast to hear you speak about singing techniques and all, it was instructive and fun to watch as well.

@mikaelbravinkarlsson9571 8 ай бұрын

The chemistry! The conversation! The going back and forth between you guys made me forget I was watching Justin´s channel. In a good way! So relaxed, heartfelt and wonderful. Please Justin have Myles back on your podcast. :-D From Sweden with love. - M

@kellymartin5052 10 ай бұрын

Well, "Listening to a fascinating conversation between Justin Hawkins and Myles Kennedy" was definitely not on MY Bingo card this morning, but man was this a blast to listen to! Luv luv luv..... thank you, now I have a mad crush on both of you.

@keenanwhitham4920 9 ай бұрын

I'm so happy I've got tickets to see the Conspirators in April. Myles is such a great vocalist and guitarist. Tempted to try out that signature PRS.

@bf9616 10 ай бұрын

I was waiting for this!!

@argosyacres 10 ай бұрын

Brilliant interview, one of the best, most comfortable, hour and 23 minutes I've experienced. Brava 🎉

@gloriamatersson2572 9 ай бұрын

So glad to watched this great interview with 2 of my fav singers Justin and Myles 🙌🏼🎤🎸🤘🏼

@user-vx1th6sd4d 10 ай бұрын

Great interview Myles is such a nice guy and a brilliant singer!

@luizfernandopereirajeremia6405 10 ай бұрын

Love all your work Justin, but this one was really special. Nice to see you and Miles enjoying each other

@moreheff 10 ай бұрын

Great conversation (not an interview) by two guys hanging out talking about their favourite stuff. Fantastic. As an aside, I see people commenting on what an under rated/under appreciated musician Myles is. Not by those who know he isn't. The rest don't matter and I for one don't care about them. Their loss. I still recall an interview with Slash after the first album with Myles & the Conspirators, with Slash reciting of when he and Myles first got in the studio together he had no idea what an excellent guitarist Myles is "I learned stuff from Myles because his technique is far better than mine!" Superb hour and 20 odd minutes there Justin. Thanks!!

@bex82uk 10 ай бұрын

That was AWESOME thankyou both ❤

@ryanangeli5897 10 ай бұрын

Everyone says that their favourite musician is “underrated”. Or this musician or that is “underrated”. But Myles Kennedy(and Mark Tremonti) ARE legitimately underrated. Myles is hands-down the greatest rock singer of the 21st century, and Mark the greatest guitar player.

@richardingate9832 7 ай бұрын

No ,Paul Rodgers

@lokinslawomir0793 9 ай бұрын

You rock Myles and your writing has made a difference for me in my life. You’re the kind of man I aspire to be. We are all flawed of course, for sure… but your work ethic and determination.. your introspectiveness and thoughtfulness.. your candor.. and your ability to write emotions to paper in a way we can relate to in whatever way it hits home. It doesn’t fall on deaf ears. What a great man to aspire to, and emulate. Appreciate your work in Alter Bridge and the rest of the bands work as well. I hope in my endeavor to write music as a career, that we may cross paths one day.. Just so I may give a simple thank you. Thank you! Keep making a difference🤘

@julyriver8851 6 ай бұрын

Myles is such a joy to watch and listen to. Just thank you for this interview.

@MariSundell 8 ай бұрын

What an absolute joy listening in on the conversation of two amazing vocalist, musicians, and frontmen such as Justin and Myles are. As fan of you both, I can't tell you how much I appreciate and value you're willingness to share with us all the air guitar tours, lol, the tennis racket posings and other stories from your younger years. It was especially interesting and surprising, learning how originally you both joined up as guitarist with no ambitions to be in the spotlight as lead singers. Hearing the longing in both your voices too fade to the rear and just be those guitarists makes me feel bad for you, but I prefer you don't because you'd be too greatly missed in the front! 🤘😏

@RollieFingers59 10 ай бұрын

What a great hang with 2 of the great vocalist/ guitar players of our time. Thanks!!

@christophercheney1006 10 ай бұрын

That was really great! Myles is such a cool guy. Down to earth, and super talented. Much love to good ol' Spokompton!

@WyldeStarrTheWexican 10 ай бұрын

This was brilliant! Thanks for doing this Justin!!!!!!!!

@timeheals8629 10 ай бұрын

Wonderful interview. You both were great!

@user-fu4iw5dx3f 20 күн бұрын

It was an amazing chat guys, especially seeing how human you are, keep enjoying life!!!!

@Bolbo9_ 9 ай бұрын

Wow, what a great interview! 💯🔥🙌

@jairocks2024 9 ай бұрын

After watching quite a few of your Podcasts now , i gotta say this was , nah , Is the best interview guest you've had ... Myles what a perfectly nice chap ! Brilliant to see you guys comparing your frontman experiences. Bravo Justin , Bravo

@sandrahaight7278 6 ай бұрын

This is lightning in a bottle! Wonderful! Thank you Justin. ❤️❤

@si19802012 10 ай бұрын

This is brilliant 👏🏻. Really enjoyed every minute of this chat , didn’t want it to end. Saw Myles with Alter Bridge at Download20 this year and his Blackbird performance gave me goosebumps. I was lucky enough to get a ticket at the Roundhouse to see the Darkness permission to land tour in December. It’s going to be awesome 🤘🏻🎸