Ken Tamplin

Ken Tamplin (born December 11, 1963) is an American Christian rock performer and vocal coach. Tamplin is known for his vocal range and has composed music for television and movies.

Ken Tamplin
Born (1963-12-11) December 11, 1963
Marietta, Georgia, U.S.
GenresChristian rock, hard rock
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter, producer, vocal coach
InstrumentsVocals, guitar
Years active1980–present
LabelsSpring Hill Music Group
Associated actsShout, Joshua, Magdallan
Websitewww.kentamplin.com

Early years

Ken began playing guitar at age six and singing at age nine. Despite being raised in a Christian home, he was not openly Christian until some time before he began his musical career. "I've been on fire for Him ever since", Tamplin was quoted as saying.[1]

Career

Tamplin is one of the founding members of the group Shout, along with Chuck King. He is also the winner of four GMA Dove Awards,[2] including Hard Music Album of the Year at the 24th GMA Dove Awards in 1993, for his album Tamplin.

In the 1980s, he auditioned for the German metal band Accept, invited by producer Dieter Dierks.[3]

In 2001 Tamplin produced the album Make Me Your Voice, featuring gospel singer Andraé Crouch, to help raise funds for Christian groups working in Sudan.[2]

Tamplin also runs the Ken Tamplin Vocal Academy. Former students include Gabriela Gunčíková, who later went on to success with the Trans-Siberian Orchestra and to represent the Czech Republic at Eurovision,[4] and Xiomara Crystal, a featured singer on the Rock Meets Classic tour.[5]

Personal life

Tamplin is married and has two children. He is cousin to Sammy Hagar, a successful solo artist, former Van Halen and current Chickenfoot frontman.[6]

Bands

Film credits

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Television credits

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Additional credits

Discography

In addition to the bands mentioned above, Ken Tamplin sung and played on these albums.

Albums
  • 1984 – Joshua – Surrender
  • 1987 – Shout – It Won't Be Long
  • 1988 – Shout – In Your Face
  • 1989 – Angelica – Angelica
  • 1989 – The Power Team – Take 'Em Back
  • 1990 – Tamplin and Friends – An Axe to Grind
  • 1991 – Ken Tamplin – Soul Survivor
  • 1991 – Magdallan – Big Bang
  • 1992 – Rock Of The 80's – Volume 1
  • 1993 – Tamplin – Tamplin
  • 1993 – Hollywood Hairspray – Volume 2
  • 1994 – Shout – At The Top Of Their Lungs
  • 1995 – Tamplin – In the Witness Box
  • 1995 – Ken Tamplin – We the People
  • 1995 – Ken Tamplin – Goin' Home
  • 1996 – Magdallan – End Of The Ages
  • 1997 – Ken Tamplin – Liquid Music Compilation
  • 1997 – Ken Tamplin – The Colors of Christmas
  • 1997 – Shout – Back
  • 1998 – Major League Soundtrack – Back To The Minors
  • 1999 – Ken Tamplin – Brave Days of Old
  • 2001 – Ken Tamplin – Where Love Is
  • 2001 – Ken Tamplin – Make Me Your Voice 1
  • 2002 – Laudamus – Lost In Vain
  • 2003 – Ken Tamplin and Friends – Wake the Nations
  • 2004 – Ken Tamplin – Make Me Your Voice 2
  • 2009 – Ken Tamplin – How Sweet the Sound (Spring Hill Music U.S.)
  • 2011 – Ken Tamplin – Got You Covered Vol 1
  • 2011 – Ken Tamplin – Got You Covered Vol 2
  • 2011 – Ken Tamplin – Got You Covered Vol 3
  • 2011 – Ken Tamplin – Got You Covered Vol 4
  • 2011 – Ken Tamplin – Got You Covered Vol 5
  • 2011 – Ken Tamplin – Got You Covered Vol 6
  • 2012 – Ken Tamplin – Then Sings My Soul
  • 2012 – Ken Tamplin – Superstar Medleys
  • 2014 – Ken Tamplin – Ballads of Ken Tamplin Vol 1

References
  1. CCM Magazine August 1989
  2. Lobdell, William (February 19, 2001). "Raising Their Voices". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved October 14, 2009.
  3. Ken Tamplin Vocal Academy (July 1, 2019), Vocal Coach Reacts To Scorpions - Klaus Meine - Still Loving You - Ken Tamplin, retrieved July 4, 2019
  4. "Ťukněte si s celebritou! Zpěvačka Gabriela Gunčíková dnes slaví 23! – AHA.cz". Ahaonline.cz. Retrieved April 6, 2017.
  5. "Ken Tamplin Vocal Academy Vocalist Xiomara Crystal Links Up With Rock Meets Classic Mega Tour". March 16, 2017. Retrieved April 6, 2017.
  6. "What Sammy Hagar Sez". HM Magazine (66). July–August 1997. Archived from the original on October 31, 2000. Retrieved April 30, 2007.
  7. "Ken Tamplin". IMDb. Retrieved July 2, 2018.
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