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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. 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.
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)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Snake
- Origin
- Shreveport, Louisiana, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- composer / guitarist / musician
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Caddo Magnet High School
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- Blues Music Award
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Official sitehttp://www.kennywayneshepherd.net/
- Xhttps://x.com/KWShepherd
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenny%20Wayne%20Shepherd
Frequently asked questions
When was Kenny Wayne Shepherd born?
Born June 12, 1977 (age 49).
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.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-18
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.