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(2001 – present)
One of today’s finest new fingerstyle guitarists, Andy McKee is lauded by many critics and guitarists as the most promising fingerstyle guitarist to arrive on the scene in some time. Born in 1979 in Topeka, Kansas, Andy began playing guitar on his 13th birthday when his father bought him a classical guitar. It was not long after that Andy got his first electric guitar and began emulating some of his favorite music of the time; Metallica, Eric Johnson, Joe Satriani, and Dream Theater.
Andy’s 16th birthday was a pivotal moment in his life. A guitar playing cousin nearly had to drag him to an acoustic workshop by a guitarist named Preston Reed. It was a mind blowing experience for the young electric guitarist! Shortly after, Andy discovered the music of three other great acoustic guitarists; Michael Hedges, Don Ross, and Billy McLaughlin, all whom he considers as his primary musical influences today.
Composing was something Andy caught on to a little bit later and started writing when he was 20 years old. Andy released his first CD titled “Nocturne” in 2001 and competed in the prestigious National Fingerstyle Guitar Competition in Winfield, KS. He placed 3rd, making him the youngest competitor to ever place in the top 3.
In 2003, Andy began playing internationally beginning with a tour in Taiwan with renowned guitarists Jacques Stotzem, Isato Nakagawa, and Masaaki Kishibe.
Andy’s 16th birthday was a pivotal moment in his life. A guitar playing cousin nearly had to drag him to an acoustic workshop by a guitarist named Preston Reed. It was a mind blowing experience for the young electric guitarist! Shortly after, Andy discovered the music of three other great acoustic guitarists; Michael Hedges, Don Ross, and Billy McLaughlin, all whom he considers as his primary musical influences today.
Composing was something Andy caught on to a little bit later and started writing when he was 20 years old. Andy released his first CD titled “Nocturne” in 2001 and competed in the prestigious National Fingerstyle Guitar Competition in Winfield, KS. He placed 3rd, making him the youngest competitor to ever place in the top 3.
In 2003, Andy began playing internationally beginning with a tour in Taiwan with renowned guitarists Jacques Stotzem, Isato Nakagawa, and Masaaki Kishibe.
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The Gates of Gnomeria
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Shanghai
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Into The Ocean
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For My Father
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Heather's Song
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Nocturne
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Practice Is Perfect
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Keys to the Hovercar
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Africa
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Shoutbox
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alantamtheyam wrote:
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JhonatanMetal wrote:
You are Amazing !
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P1NE4PPLE wrote:
He's amazing ;D if you loooove this, you must try Antoine Dufour, he's also sooooo good ^^
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P1NE4PPLE wrote:
This is the kind of music that EVERYONE should love. There's nothing not to like, it's fucking incredible! [3]
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piepsi91 wrote:
This is the kind of music that EVERYONE should love. There's nothing not to like, it's fucking incredible! [2]
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Majors10 wrote:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5Aix07MLHE
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deny555 wrote:
just.....wow..
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JonFight wrote:
This is the kind of music that EVERYONE should love. There's nothing not to like, it's fucking incredible!
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mosthardcore wrote:
No words can describe this man... his songs speak for themselves ²
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lescinskis4 wrote:
Amazing :O
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Doomsdayer wrote:
magical and enchanting
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xPajax wrote:
No words can describe this man... his songs speak for themselves
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enrique-ramirez wrote:
<3
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Fargurd wrote:
This guy is probably the best guitar-player I've ever seen. Amazing what he can do with his guitar.
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suomileijona wrote:
He is a genius, true talent and the way he makes songs.....ahh nothing like Andy Mckee
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Somoff wrote:
he's crazy. <3 him
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Joanaq wrote:
Estarreja: great show!
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TetraLetra wrote:
simply amazing (Y)
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Skixx wrote:
Steve Lukather would be proud. I´ll be over you and Africa... Just awesome (:
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sqwrl wrote:
guitarhero <3
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Events
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Feb
12
The Guitar Masters
Concertgebouw, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Feb
23
Andy McKee
Colston Hall, Bristol, United Kingdom
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- Feb 24 Andy McKee Showcase Live, Foxboro, Boston, United States
News
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23 Oct 2009 | from blog.myspace.com/Andy McKee
Hi Everybody, Thanks for watching the videos... just found out that For My Father just crossed 4M and Drifting just crossed 25M. I am humbled and thrilled by your support. Cheers! Andy
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