Kenny Wayne Shepherd

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. His guitar carries the humid, gritty soul of the American South, and the Blues Music Award confirms 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.

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)

Zodiac / Chinese zodiac

Gemini / Snake

Origin

Shreveport, Louisiana, United States

Occupation

composer / guitarist / musician

High school

Caddo Magnet High School

Awards & achievements

• Blues Music Award

• 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

Tags

• Louisiana
• composer
• guitarist
• musician

Last updated

2026-06-18

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