Kenny Wayne Shepherd has had seven #1 Blues albums, and a string of #1 Mainstream Rock singles. He’s received two Billboard Music Awards, two Blues Music Awards, two Orville H. Gibson Awards, and has been nominated for five Grammy Awards. His album Trouble Is… holds a record for being the longest-running album on the Billboard Blues Chart.
In November 2023, he released his latest record, Dirt On My Diamonds, Vol. 1, and is now preparing to hit the road to support it. In this phone conversation, Kenny tells us about
writing the new record in Muscle Shoals, the challenges of singing and playing, which guitars he used on the record, and his question for BB King. It is always a pleasure and a great honor to talk with Kenny. His class and humility always radiate throughout the conversation. Enjoy!
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Hello everyone! My name is Scott Itter, but some know me as Dr. Music. I am a music journalist and photographer out of the Chicagoland area, and I have been in practice for over 20 years. I grew up in the 70’s with two big brothers that showed me all kinds of rock and roll. As I grew older I ventured out into different genres like jazz, funk, folk, and whatever else I could wrap my ears around. As I read every liner note and every Circus and Hit Parader like they were the Old and New Testament, I came to realize that I just love sound and appreciate all the people that create it.
I later became a stay-at-home dad and started honing my writing and photography skills to keep my mind from turning into mashed peas. My kids are now adults, my mind is only slightly mushy, and I am thrilled to have the honor of presenting my work to you!
