Ken Empie is an American Musician, Singer, Songwriter whose career spans oveer six decades. Son of a piano player, at age four Ken started singing and performing, singing in a duet with his sister. As a child he moved on to clarinet, piano and guitar, by age eleven had co-founded a group and played on his first record.
In his teens, after completing 5 years of formal vocal training, Ken recorded an album with the Michigan School Vocal Association honor choir. At eighteen, Ken was invited to play with Bob Hope in San Juan, Puerto Rico but ended up relocating to the island collaborating with an eclectic mix of local musicians.
Returning to the States, he recorded and toured extensively with various artists around the globe. Ken's flamboyant guitar style and unique tenor voice made him a go-to for live shows and large creative specialty projects. He has been featured in The Los Angeles Times, People Magazine and Entertainment tonight. Occasionally he played live during many radio interviews including KLOS' Mak & Brian Show. He appeared along side Fabrice Morvan in the first VH1 Behind the Music. Ken has appeared in Motion Pictures, Television Shows and events such as The Los Angeles Street Scene, Wild, Wild Wango Tango, underground VIP shows like A Plus List and Pre-Grammy celebrations.
He has been awarded the C. David Parker Outstanding Achievement in Vocal Music award, and an Accommodation from Mayor Richard Riordan for his contributions to the music industry in Los Angeles in 1999. Ken now resides in La Jolla, California where he is currently writing and producing in his private studio.
KEN EMPIE
Ken Empie is an American Musician, Singer, Songwriter whose career spans oveer six decades. Son of a piano player, at age four Ken started singing and performing, singing in a duet with his sister. As a child he moved on to clarinet, piano and guitar, by age eleven had co-founded a group and played on his first record.
In his teens, after completing 5 years of formal vocal training, Ken recorded an album with the Michigan School Vocal Association honor choir. At eighteen, Ken was invited to play with Bob Hope in San Juan, Puerto Rico but ended up relocating to the island collaborating with an eclectic mix of local musicians.
Returning to the States, he recorded and toured extensively with various artists around the globe. Ken's flamboyant guitar style and unique tenor voice made him a go-to for live shows and large creative specialty projects. He has been featured in The Los Angeles Times, People Magazine and Entertainment tonight. Occasionally he played live during many radio interviews including KLOS' Mak & Brian Show. He appeared along side Fabrice Morvan in the first VH1 Behind the Music. Ken has appeared in Motion Pictures, Television Shows and events such as The Los Angeles Street Scene, Wild, Wild Wango Tango, underground VIP shows like A Plus List and Pre-Grammy celebrations.
He has been awarded the C. David Parker Outstanding Achievement in Vocal Music award, and an Accommodation from Mayor Richard Riordan for his contributions to the music industry in Los Angeles in 1999. Ken now resides in La Jolla, California where he is currently writing and producing in his private studio.
