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Kenny Aaronson (born April 14, 1952, in Brooklyn, New York) is an American bass guitar player. He has recorded or performed with several notable artists such as Bob Dylan, Rick Derringer, Billy Idol, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Foghat, Sammy Hagar, Billy Squier, New York Dolls, and Hall and Oates.
Kenny Aaronson was born in Brooklyn, New York. He started playing drums at the age of eleven, following in his older brother's footsteps. Kenny switched to electric bass at the age 14 after becoming enamored by the low end of the bass on Motown records that he would hear on the jukeboxes in local pizza joints.
Kenny Aaronson – bass; Myke Scavone – harmonica, percussion, backing vocals; Johnny A. – lead guitar; July 2018 – present Jim McCarty – drums, vocals; John Idan – lead vocals, rhythm guitar; Kenny Aaronson – bass; Myke Scavone – harmonica, percussion, backing vocals; Godfrey Townsend – lead guitar, backing vocals
ImageNameYears ActiveInstrumentsJohnny A. (John Antonopoulos)2015–2018lead guitarnoneEarl Slick (Frank Madeloni)2015lead guitarnoneDavid Smale2009–2015bass backing vocalsMaking Tracks (2012)Andy Mitchell2009–2015lead vocals acoustic guitar harmonica ...Making Tracks (2012)Dust was formed in 1969 by Richie Wise and two teenagers, Kenny Aaronson and Marc Bell. [1] The trio's producer and manager, Kenny Kerner, also wrote the group's lyrics. Their eponymous debut album was released on Kama Sutra Records in 1971, followed by a sophomore release, Hard Attack, issued on the same label the following year. [1]
Kenny Aaronson went on to play bass guitar with Stories, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Foghat, Bob Dylan, Rick Derringer, Leslie West, Hall & Oates and many others. Marc Bell changed his name to Marky Ramone when he joined The Ramones and is now a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Jan 30, 2015 · Cited as Bassist of the Year in 1988 by Rolling Stone, Kenny Aaronson is the among most versatile and resourceful players in the history of the art-form that is rock and roll. On the concert stage as a sideman, he is second to none as an accompanist, rhythmic/harmonic catalyst, and visual performer. Ditto his career as a studio player.
May 2, 2022 · See Jon’s blog, with key takeaways from this interview here. Yardbirds bassist Kenny Aaronson recalls his early days on the rock scene, including playing on the #1 hit “Brother Louie” with the Stories.
