Kevin Steele has released his first solo album, One Thing Left To Do, via Steele Records/Amplified Distribution. Talking about the track “Sad, Sad Song” Kevin stated, “It is autobiographical and to be honest it was a little hard to record. I’m not looking for pity but I think it’s fair to say that life has dealt me a pretty tough hand. With “Sad, Sad Song” I felt it was time to lay those cards on the table and at least get a song out of it.”
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Black Angel Promotions recently reviewed the entire album and said, “Elements of Roxx Gang and Mojo Gurus surface throughout, but there’s also a pronounced swagger that recalls the New York Dolls and Johnny Thunders, an influence that feels more prominent here than in his previous work. That gritty, loose-limbed energy runs through much of the record, balanced by the Southern Rock sensibilities longtime listeners have come to expect… Kevin Steele has finally delivered a true solo album.… “One Thing Left To Do” isn’t about chasing trends or rewriting history, it’s about showing up, once more, with heart, grit, and a voice that still carries its own unmistakable character.”
All of these songs showcase Kevin’s masterful songwriting across all the musical styles that have shaped his colorful career, including glam, punk, rock, blues, and even southern gospel. Kevin’s band Roxx Gang were one of America’s great bands and the first rock band signed to Virgin Records in America. Their debut record, the classic “Things You’ve Never Done Before”, sold over 250,000 copies. In a way, they were the bridge between glam and grunge and The Mojo Gurus played a vital role in keeping rock-n-roll alive in “the Tens” working with legendary producers Jack Douglas (John Lennon, Aerosmith, New York Dolls) and Tommy Henricksen (Alice Cooper, Lou Reed, The Hollywood Vampires). With One Thing Left To Do, Steele brings his musical journey full circle with a truly remarkable record that you just have to hear.
Joining Kevin on this new record is guitar phenom / co producer Billy Summer (Florida, Luxury Mane, The New Brutarians) whose music has been heard on major TV shows and films such as Ted Lasso, The Affair, Harpoon, Life and Beth, Chicago Fire, Property Brothers and many others.The result is one hot slab of Rock ‘n’ Roll revelry covering several genres that showcase a track list of impressive playing and songwriting.
“Billy and I made such a great team. Instant connection of the minds. He knew instinctively where I was going musically with each song before I would even tell him. That’s why they call us the Cosmic Twins”, said Kevin.
The band is an allstar collection of Tampa Bay, Florida musicians playing at the top of their game. They formed an instant camaraderie and the good times had in the recording sessions shine across every track!
On Friday, February 27 Kevin celebrated the release of his new record at Bayboro Brewing Company. Kevin performed the new record in its entirety, backed by an all-star band of Tampa Bay musicians featuring guitarist Billy Summer.
One Thing Left To Do -tracklist
- One Thing Left To Do 2:33
- Snake Charmer 3:44
- The Bedspring Boogie 2:48
- I Know What Yer Up To 2:22
- Sad, Sad Song 6:29
- The 9 Lives Blues 3:36
- Fingers Crossed 5:40
- Nobody Tells Me When To Quit (The Na Na Song) 4:25
- My Baby Didn’t Come Home Last Night 2:42
- There’s A Better Day Comin’ 4:38
Kevin Steele – Lead Vocals, Harmonica
Billy Summer – Guitars, Bass, Vocals, Percussion
Steve Peake – Keyboards
Steven C. Tanner – Drums
Rob Pastore – Pedal Steel Guitar
Jim Stevens – Bass on “The 9 Lives Blues”
Kyle Lovell – Drums on “I Know What Yer Up To”
Scott Myers – Trombone, Vocals
Adam Turkel – Vocals, Percussion
Linda Militello & Zoe Summer – Vocals
All songs written by Kevin Steele – Too Cool Music Publishing – BMI
except Sad, Sad Song written by Kevin Steele & Billy Summer
Too Cool Music Publishing – BMI & Billy Summer Music – BMI
Recorded at The Ward, St. Petersburg, FL
Produced by the Cosmic Twins (Billy Summer & Kevin Steele)
Engineered by Billy Summer
Mastered by Brian Merrill at Studio B, St. Petersburg, FL
Cover Art by Adam Turkel
Photography by Linda Militello
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