Vic Shepherd

Biography

No comprehensive biographical information on a musical artist named 'Vic Shepherd' was found in credible sources. Search results primarily reference Kenny Wayne Shepherd, a prominent American blues rock guitarist born Kenneth Wayne Brobst on June 12, 1977, in Shreveport, Louisiana, who may be a common misspelling or confusion target given the similar name. If referring to Kenny Wayne Shepherd: He began playing guitar at age seven after being inspired by Stevie Ray Vaughan at a concert promoted by his father, a Louisiana radio personality and promoter. Self-taught using cassette tapes and a cheap guitar, he gained early attention at age 13 through performances with blues musician Bryan Lee and a festival video that led to a record deal with Giant Records.

Fun Facts

• Kenny Wayne Shepherd holds the record for the longest-running album on the Billboard Blues Charts with Trouble Is... (1995).
• At age 13, a video of his performance impressed Giant Records chief Irving Azoff, leading to a major label deal.
• He jammed with blues legends like Clarence 'Gatemouth' Brown at Lead Belly's grave for the 2007 project 10 Days Out: Blues from the Backroads.

Musical Connections

Mentors/Influences

• Stevie Ray Vaughan - initial inspiration and mesmerizing influence after meeting at age 7 (concert performance in 1984) [1984]

Key Collaborators

• Noah Hunt - longtime lead vocalist and co-vocalist (Trouble Is... (1997), Blue on Black) [1997–present]
• Chris Layton - drummer from Double Trouble (various albums including 10 Days Out) [2006–present]
• Stephen Stills - bandmate in The Rides (Can't Get Enough (2013), Pierced Arrow (2016)) [2013–present]

External Links

• Spotify
• Wikipedia