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Kenneth Roy “Chairman”

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Kenneth Roy’s groundbreaking newest album ‘Chairman’ has just been released. This extraordinary collection of ten songs crosses genres and creates an enjoyable musical experience from beginning to end. The ‘Chairman’ got off to fast start with two pre-released hit singles “Let Your Love Come Down” and “Two of a Kind”. The newest single “Empty Heart” held #1 on the Indie Single Chart for several weeks. (Aug/Sept 2020) Music on this album travels from the depths of Funk through Rock into R&B, Hot A/C and Gospel. Starting at the Chairman’s Desk, Funk is provided by the Live Horn Section and riveting virtual guitar solo, to the scary solitude of “Think I’ll Stay in the City Tonight”. The sweet gospel sounds of “Our Love Will Last” round out the album. You’ll hear influences of some of the finest creative singer/songwriters from Steely Dan/Donald Fagen to Pink Floyd, Steve Winwood, Phil Collins and Al Jarreau throughout. The two main forces performing, Kenneth Roy and Daniel ‘Doctor’ Ryman, are the Singer/Songwriter and Engineer/Producer respectively. Both are multi-instrumentalists and long-time collaborators. With the single release of “Chairman” radio and the listeners are in store for musical greatest here in 2023.

Additional Artist/Song Information:

Artist Name: Kenneth Roy
Song Title: Chairman
Publishing: Kenneth Roy Berry
Publishing Affiliation: BMI
Album Title: Chairman
Record Label: Physico
Record Label:
Physico Records/WireonFire
Radio Promotion:
Mazzetta Promotion
Tom Mazzetta

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Kenneth Roy “I Still Love You So”

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Kenneth Roy began been playing drums since the age of four, and keyboard since the age of six. Kenneth’s father, Lee Roy Berry influenced his son with Country Music/Rhythm & Blues at an early age. Later he took up Vocals and Percussion as additional musical focal points. Kenneth Roy’s keyboard mentors have been Dick Hindman and Si Perkoff, while his Drums & Percussion guidance come from Colin Bailey and Bob Belanski.

The two main forces performing, Kenneth Roy and Daniel ‘Doctor’ Ryman, are the Singer/Songwriter and Engineer/Producer, respectively. Both are multi-instrumentalists and long-time collaborators.

Daniel ‘Doctor’ Ryman’s musical career spans 40 years of performance, recording, mixing and mastering with artists such as Quincy Jones (The Color Purple), B.B. King, Ray Lynch (Platinum albums), Peter Rowan ‘Texican Badman’ (Jerry Garcia-David Grisman), The Mighty Diamonds, Philippe Wynn (The Spinners) and Earth, Wind & Fire.

The ‘Chairman’ album contains five singles that have reached the AC Top 100 and Hot AC Top 100 in Billboard, Mediabase, New Music Weekly and USA Today. The newest single “I Still Love You So” has debut on 13 Billboard/BDS reporting Radio Stations nationwide.

Backed by world renowned saxophonist Richard Howell (Chaka Khan, Etta James, Carlos Santana, Buddy Guy) and powerful bassist Baron Chase (Marty Balin, Lester Chambers, Tony Williams, Jon Anderson, Clarence Clemens) the hot Duo transforms into a powerful Quartet. The additional juice of Danny Armstrong on trombone and Geechi Taylor on trumpet bring a large-scale ‘Live Band’ sound that one rarely hears on modern recordings.

Live rhythm tracks and ‘old-school’ tracking techniques applied at Daniel ‘Doctor’ Ryman’s Northern California studio (AudioEmissary) give the album a unique feel of stunning HD 24bit modern audio clarity with analog warmth.

Additional Artist/Song Information:

Artist Name: Kenneth Roy
Song Title: I Still Love You So
Publishing: Kenneth Roy Berry
Publishing Affiliation: BMI
Publishing 2: Physico Records/Entertainment
Publishing Affiliation 2: BMI
Album Title: Chairman
Record Label: Physico
Record Label:
Physico Records/Entertainment, WireonFire.com/AudioEmissary Records
Daniel Ryman
4157866306
webmaster@wireonfire.net
Radio Promotion:
WireonFire.com
Daniel Ryman
4157866306
webmaster@wireonfire.net
Publicity/PR:
Richmond
Daniel Ryman
4157866306
webmaster@wireonfire.net
Manager:
Physico Records/Entertainment
Daniel Ryman
4157866306
webmaster@wireonfire.net

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Kenneth Roy “In The Night”

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The two main forces performing, Kenneth Roy and Daniel ‘Doctor’ Ryman, are the Singer/Songwriter and Engineer/Producer, respectively. Both are multi-instrumentalists and long-time collaborators.

Kenneth Roy has been playing Drums since the age of four, and Keyboard since the age of six. Kenneth’s Father, Lee Roy Berry influenced his son with Country Music/Rhythm & Blues at an early age. Later he took up Vocals and Percussion as additional musical focal points. Kenneth Roy’s Keyboard Mentors have been Dick Hindman and Si Perkoff, while his Drums & Percussion guidance come from Colin Bailey and Bob Belanski.

Other musicians that have influenced Kenneth include Band Director Bob Steele, Voice Instructor Emily Gates, and Classical Piano Virtuoso Antonio Iturrioz. Classical Composer James Awahili is also a musical influence.

Kenneth holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree from San Francisco State University in Humanities. Currently Kenneth Roy continues to write and record more new songs. These are quality recordings from an expanding Singer/Songwriter & Musician.

Daniel ‘Doctor’ Ryman’s musical career spans 40 years of performance, recording, mixing and mastering with artists such as Quincy Jones (The Color Purple), B.B. King, Ray Lynch (Platinum albums), Peter Rowan ‘Texican Badman’ (Jerry Garcia-David Grisman), The Mighty Diamonds, Philippe Wynn (The Spinners) and Earth, Wind & Fire. Backed by world renowned saxophonist Richard Howell (Chaka Khan, Etta James, Carlos Santana, Buddy Guy) and powerful bassist Baron Chase (Marty Balin, Lester Chambers, Tony Williams, Jon Anderson, Clarence Clemens) the hot Duo transforms into a powerful Quartet.

The additional juice of Danny Armstrong on trombone and Geechi Taylor on trumpet bring a large-scale Live Band sound that one rarely hears on modern recordings. Live rhythm tracks and ‘old-school’ tracking techniques applied at Daniel ‘Doctor’ Ryman’s Northern California studio (AudioEmissary) give the album a unique feel of both stunning High Definition modern audio clarity with analog warmth.

Kenneth Roy’s ‘Chairman’ is available on all major streaming services and all major download stores such as Apple, Amazon, Spotify, Pandora, iHeartRadio and more.

Additional Artist/Song Information:

Artist Name: Kenneth Roy
Song Title: In The Night
Publishing: Kenneth Roy
Publishing Affiliation: BMI
Album Title: In The Night
Record Label: Physico
Radio Promotion:
ADD Promotion
Gary Lefkowith
(212) 222-5212
hifiadd@aol.com