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Kenny Wayne Shepherd, born on June 12, 1977 in Shreveport, Louisiana, United States, is a composer, guitarist and musician. Kenny Wayne Shepherd is 49 years old as of 2026. Schooling on record includes Caddo Magnet High School. Awards on record include Blues Music Award.
My Take
Kenny Wayne Shepherd represents a kind of stubborn authenticity I deeply respect. Born Kenneth Wayne Brobst in Shreveport, Louisiana, he broke into the major leagues as a teenager and turned blues rock into genuine commercial success at an age when most players are still finding their voice. Completely self-taught, his guitar carries a gritty soul, and his two Blues Music Awards confirm what the playing already proves. In an era obsessed with digital production, his commitment to simply plugging in and pouring himself into the strings feels almost defiant. That craftsmanship is what wins me over.
This take was written by generative AI, one per person, from publicly reported facts (editorial policy). It is a reading of the record, not reporting.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Kenny Wayne Shepherd
- Name (Japanese)
- ケニー・ウェイン・シェパード
- Reading
- けにー・うぇいん・しぇぱーど
- Born
- June 12, 1977 (age 49)
- Origin
- Shreveport, Louisiana, United States
- Occupation
- composer / guitarist / musician
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Snake
2. Background
- High school
- Caddo Magnet High School
Awards & achievements
- Blues Music Award
3. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.kennywayneshepherd.net/
- Xhttps://x.com/KWShepherd
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenny%20Wayne%20Shepherd
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q708721
4. About this entry
Tags
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Kenny Wayne Shepherd born?
Kenny Wayne Shepherd was born on June 12, 1977 and is 49 years old.
Where is Kenny Wayne Shepherd from?
Kenny Wayne Shepherd is from Shreveport, Louisiana, United States.
What does Kenny Wayne Shepherd do?
Kenny Wayne Shepherd works as composer, guitarist, musician.
Which high school did Kenny Wayne Shepherd attend?
Kenny Wayne Shepherd attended Caddo Magnet High School.
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