Myles Kennedy Comes Through Detroit | Talkin' Rock with Meltdown

It was great to get a visit from one of the premiere talents in rock Myles Kennedy, who came through Detroit to promote his upcoming solo album, The Art Of Letting Go.
What does that title mean? Myles explained. “I think it just kind of represented where I am in life at, as many years I’ve been on the planet, which is just trying to learn the art of kind of chilling out, you know, and not being so attached to things. And I like a lot of times I find when I’m attached to something and want something to turn out a certain way, you know, you become reactive. And I just, I just like I’m over it. I just want to be I just want to be happy and just learn to, go with the flow.”
It always intrigues me when guys right solo material. I’m always curious about what makes the album and what doesn’t. Myles said you have to trust your instincts.
Some may know, but Myles and former Detroit Lions kicker Jason Hanson went to school together in Spokane, Washinton. “You want to be this great, but it was hard to keep up with Jason in every way, not just with sports. He was also a great soccer player. But here he was, an incredible student and he and he also played trumpet. I played trumpet as well, so he was always first chair. I was always second chair, second or third. I could never beat. One time, I beat Jason in auditions. He’s super-human.”

[@kristijacques-music]

Great interview! I had my own "Led Zeppelin" moment when I first met Myles. He is the reason I picked up the guitar again after 25+ years and started writing and recording. One of the nicest humans in the business and most talented.

[@gabrielanoemiaquino1063]

The Best singer ❤

[@tundikupas5947]

❤🎉Myles is a special musician Voice, lyrics, guitar playing and composition of every sound in the songs .Wow. And of curse appearance without trying too much .I am a late listener ,but happy ,I cought up with so much amazing music he is involved in .😊

[@RB-oc7ti]

Awesome! Enjoy the rabbit hole! I had a similar experience about 8 yrs ago. Heard Myles with Slash, and was impressed. Then found AlterBridge which has become my favorite band ever since! His solo stuff is usually more bluesy / americana acoustic, and Mayfield 4 before that, a bit post grunge. All pretty good, but AB is more consistent and higher highs for me personally. He also has collaborated with Big Wreck (good friends with Ian Thornley), Richards/Crane (Black and White awesome tune!), and Mark Morton (Save Defiance awesome too!). He also did a hiphop/metal song with Darell DMC McDaniels that his voice absolutely slays in (‘Flames - Unnecessary bullets’ on You-Tube only i think? Great, great singer, and an excellent guitarist too! Myles Kennedy for rock president!!💪💪