ALTER BRIDGE's Myles Kennedy talks to Eric Blair about Led Zeppelin & spiritualty @ NAMM 2009

[Farsklat]

This guy is too humble!!!

[TheMovieluvr4]

Omg he just reminded me of somebody by the way he talks....Edge!!

[LDZPLEN]

kennedy is not that good. i saw him with slash and was not impressed

[aidyspady999]

@LDZPLEN as long as you compare it to Axl it's amazing

[Blackbird253]

11 or 12........... 17 Beautiful song are the reality XD

[pspvampire]

No dislikes! Yay, no justin beiber jokes! :D

[perro123q]

¡¡Lucky bastard!!

[queenslander47]

A more humble musician I haven't seen.

[BrickUnit]

he doesnt want to talk about led zeppelin?

[cyb3rb34st]

"We don't want to make Blackbird #2, nobody wants that"

Pfft, says you.

[Songwriter4God]

@cyb3rb34st No, they need to make Blue Bird first. :P

[Songwriter4God]

7:18 Lol, his wife and his dog. Well, I can relate to him! (Well, when I'm older more 'cause of the wife part, but woohoo for musician dog lovers!)

Who would've known Myles grew up in a Christian home? I wonder what kind of home Mark grew up in.

[Jellostix09]

@Songwriter4God Mark is also a very open Christian. In fact, all the AB guys are. And just out of curiosity, why is it a shock that Myles would have grown up in a Christian household? Because he plays hard rock? One's taste in music has nothing to do with one's relationship with God. I enjoy Ozzy Osbourne, Disturbed, and Killswitch Engage, but have a very close relationship with Jesus Christ. Just sayin.

[Songwriter4God]

@Jellostix09 I dunno, it just surprised me. And, I'm actually a big proponent of Christian rock/metal and rock/metal in general that's not Satanic, like Manson, and love debunking the stupid anti-rock people, especially when they bring up the "World's music" argument and say hymns are the only real way to worship, 'cause hymns were the world's music! Psalms are the only one that fit in the category of not being the world's music now. so, yeah, I love rock, I write Christian rock music.

[Songwriter4God]

@Jellostix09 Also, where are your sources for Mark and the others?

[Jellostix09]

@Songwriter4God If you read any of their bio's or personal interviews they say it. I always look into artists before I listen to their music. Plus, on all of the AB albums the first one's Mark and Brian thank are GOD!!! always in big capital letters like that lol. And I totally get what you mean, I don't like Manson either, ick.

[Songwriter4God]

@Jellostix09 Actually, I read something, but it was from the original Creed days, so he may have changed, but he holds some obviously unbiblical beliefs according to it, such as more than one way to Heaven. (He said then that he didn't like the idea that say, Muslims that don't believe in Jesus don't get an afterlife.) Maybe I'll find newer. Unfortunately though, I don't have any AB albums, I want one though. :P

Yeah, the first time I watched a video of a Manson show, I was sickened.

[manhuntruler2]

@Jellostix09 Fuck christens.

[DEMITRIsokolov]

@manhuntruler2 Learn to spell? What are you seven?

[manhuntruler2]

@DEMITRIsokolov 17 actually :)

[DEMITRIsokolov]

@manhuntruler2 So just a wee babe with no sense of direction.

[bHuffy82]

What a humble dude. Deserves more fame but like he said, not really in it for that.

[Skydawg55]

Stay "not hip" Myles! That's why we all love Alter Bridge. Good ole rock n roll that's hasn't sold out to anyone. Keep making the tunes and the accolades will follow.

[twiztidlestat]

he looks like CM PUNK

[r3n3gade420]

myles is just a fucking awesome guy man, so down to earth and rich however not spoiled and stuck up like so many, true pro artist

[amsmith1221]

man, ABs songs rock...hope they produce tons of albums...

[SAN812]

He's so humble..0:33 - 0:47

[kakim23]

now they do a job and alter bridge creed together ........ What do you think??

[zeman1000]

No Creed Scott sucks next to Myles

[martinlaporte2]

Can't wait for AB3!!! They rock!

All time favorite band and singer !!!

We love you, Myles !!!

[5deadspace]

his talking voice sounds so much more different than you'd imagine from hearing him sing

[aalexcp]

@5deadspace lol I know.

[frankie1089]

his voice sounds like one of those nerds i used to beat up in high school

[chikilan11]

really? or you just want to be cool to others?

[frankie1089]

he sounds so nerdy

i can hear him saying "please callibrate the defibrilolator to 35 psm to the thirteenth decimal place"

[EnigmaBeats2K8]

@frankie1089 You dumbass. You're only supposed to calibrate the defibrillator to 33 psm!

[frankie1089]

@EnigmaBeats2K8

ur right, but the flux capacitor is still running at 88mph.

dumbass!

[EnigmaBeats2K8]

@frankie1089 Damn, you got me there. You are the superior nerd

[Woody72094]

He the greatest singer in the world- your not,

he tours the world,- you dont..

Many many women like him- not you.

who sounds like the nerd?

[elvisinfante13]

@frankie1089 and your like one of those bullies i beat up at high school for picking on the weak ones and doesnt dare to look at me wrong. douche bag!!

[drummer19990]

wow, u gotta be the coolest guy in the world, beating up nerds..thats awsome man

[HiredGoonage]

Yeah he seems too quiet and reserved for a guy who can belt it out when he sings.

[MrAcidBourne]

@HiredGoonage Nah, I think its awesome that he's quite private. Too many "rockstars" these days, who are attention whores. These guys from AB just care about the music!

[cazbah66]

sounds like a good bloke

[cool942]

MYLES KENNEDY FTW!!!!

[jaimetal07]

It's so impresive that he is so modest being such a great singer. Come on, Ledzep puts their eyes on him! For me Myles is one of the best current singers, top 5 for sure!

[shinesthrudarain]

Jesus is Lord

[lordofrandomness4]

"My opinion seeing is to know, what you give will always carry you" - second verse Broken Wings

[Whipster180]

"Nobody wants a Black Bird part two"

I dunno, I'd be pretty happy with that..

[danidra]

Yes Myles, you're a lucky bastard. :D

Haha, amazing, he's so down to earth. Great guy.

[Underkoflr]

wow. I dont think ive ever seen such a modest rocker. He's really someone to look up to.

and just cuz he's not like "FUCK YA ALTER BRIDGE" doesnt mean they suck -_- who goes "well their music's good but the singer cocky so they suck.

[lassesjulie]

love

[SpawnofSkynyrd]

This is why Alter Bridge sucks. Kennedy sounds a little um...well, you know. But hey, if that's his thing...

[dosewallips333]

Kennedy sounds a little um...... articulate?

[aliceofVoodoo21]

But does Myles still hold a faith in God? Some songs portray this. I do agree with him about religion though it is alot of lies and man made shit. God did not want that. We have the right idea just going about it the wrong way.

[xXJaDxXx]

The same thing with Creed, OMG what's the point with Christianity and all that stuff !!! just listen and enjoy, it would still be great whether their lyrics were religious or not!

[ShoopyDaWhoopy]

as long as you can pay the billd and be a mucitian im drunk dont question my speelin! that is so true

[PaulyeAH18]

The things he says about religion are so true!...i dint understand did led zeppelin make an offer?if yes i am glad he denied it..:D:D...Alter bridge are epic!

[Harrysound]

Why ask about religion....just leave it alone,it's got no place in music or in Alter Bridge.

It's all Scott Stapps fault.

[pooanddoo]

Amen, brother!!!!

*pun intended

[bulletinman]

Eric you do a great  job. You ask questions and go places most won't very refreshing

[brianny7777]

mark tremonti is screwing myles kennedy if he is screw him...myles doesnt need mark tremonti to be great....theres always slash...buckethead...etc

[tHeMiZlOvEr21]

Myles seems so shy, its really freaking cute <3

I cant wait to hear their 3rd album:D

[alisonangus]

wow..im falling in love with this band. myles kennedy is almost 40.he looks really good. i hope the solo career works well

[tomassi04]

Most of the bandmembers of are AB are in fact religious, but they do NOT write religious songs. Most of their songs just contain a message. All that shit about religion, i mean comon, leave them alone :P oh btw, AB ROCKSSZZZZ

[bluepencil900]

Myles freakin' RULES!!!

So glad he's just Myles. Simple. Truthful. Dude...way to handle the pressure of "The Religious" question. Geez. Well done. I can't WAIT for AB's new album!!!!!!!  Have to admit, I thought the Led Zeppelin rumor was true too...or at least hoped. But hey,I kind dig that undercurrent of hope. Love the INTERVIEW!!!!

[YourRangaFriend]

Who cares about all the arguments whether Alter Bridge put religious references in their songs or not? It's about the music, and you can't deny it, all of their songs are great.

[soulsniper7]

why r ppl trying to shove religion down alter bridge throat... i get it with creed but i dont see any religion in there songs

[FlamingGuitar14]

Dude. My name is Myles. And I love Heavy Metal. And dude. When I found this, my reaction was so epic.

[MAROALEX10]

Its i good thing myles diddent go to zepplin. now theres going to be a NEw album NEw music NEw tour ALTER BRIDGE NATION LIVES ON WHOOOT!!!!

[SconeRabbit]

Myles is so smart LoL

[20freshvindalos]

Ahh Myles you hero!

[matthewrhind]

so did myles turn down zeppelin and the others agreed to a creed reunion? coz that would suck for myles

[wickedvl]

They are doing the Creed reunion while he makes his solo album

[hoosiers23ryan]

wat a beast

[RockerForLife74]

Robert Plant got back with Led Zeppelin. Myles Kennedy can sing the shit outta Plant but it's good to know Led Zeppelin will exist again, just with the son of Bonzo.

[AlteredBridge]

Myles is the F***king MAN!

[texasguitarist94]

So Myles is not a christian? Is he Atheist? I thought he was a christian...

[samhill7]

I think what he was saying is that he is a spiritual person but just doesn't believe in organized religion!

[xxxMyChemRminexxx]

Before we found out the Led Zep thing wasn't happening, I remember being really worried about Myles being chosen. There's exposure, and then there's too much exposure, which usually ends up in bands not feeling the music anymore and splitting up. Being commercial isn't a good thing. There's too much pressure involved. I love where AB are at, because you can actually meet and hang out with them. They're really down to earth, and becoming mainstream can change a band's approach to things.

[harmonizethelord9]

whats with the guy at 6:36 myles is not laughing at you god dammit! lol

[PrettyGirlOnGuitar]

What a well spoken guy! And talented too! His wife is a lucky lady :)

[jxd549]

actually mate, myles kennedy is one of the best singers around today...coverdale and hagar are good at what they do...which is cheesy 80s poprock which is NOT what led zep is

[wuzzntme]

Hell Son. Led Zep invented "cheesy 80's pop rock". If you don't hear the resemblence between coverdale and Hagar you got the eyes of Ray Charles and the ears of dalmation. Zeppelin Damn sure isn't an alternative hippy band. Good luck tryin to sell people on the creed reject.

[manemustaine]

Much agreed, myles kennedy is without one of thee very best singers of any genre going today not just rock and metal but any genre

[Andyc18]

I find it hilarious how you say Myles Kennedy is a Creed reject singer. It's sad that you don't know a talented musician when you hear one. This guy has a bigger range than the majority of rock singers out there right now.

[s0ulfire]

ha ha ...man i love this guy

[duder6666]

WTF is with the religion shit its music fuck wad!

[blood215]

the guy interviewing simply brought up a topic that many people who examined the lyrical content of alter bridge questioned. If i'm correct, music was first made because of religious belief, along with the music industry. Asking about what the lyrical content of an artist is about is not "shit" at all.

[Ruddteen]

aww how sad no more creed

[XxDariax]

aww he's cute ! xD

[Ruddteen]

i creed getting back together? please say yes

[xxxMyChemRminexxx]

No they're not. Mark and Myles have recently said that there will be no Creed reunion and Myles isn't singing for Led Zeppelin. They said Alter Bridge will go on and that's that (their words).

[guitarcro]

ya they r. there already making tour dates 4 this summer just check wikipedia. but i heared alter bridge might b on the bill 2.....?

[milanovic90]

that host dude has an irritating voice

[hennypenny89]

i was so afraid what he'd say about spirituality would end up being some 'god is the greatest. we should all follow him' talk. i totally agree with what he said. i know mark is a bit more religious but hes not showing it off like scott trapp used to do it so im cool.

still dont know what to think about myles going into the led zeppelin audition. feels like hes backstabbing alter bridge :(

[century174]

If you would read interviews with mark, he says he would love to see myles tour with led zeppelin because its a great opportunity for myles and for alter bridge, its good publicity to have the singer of led zeppelin be in your band

[hennypenny89]

lol yea i know what mark said about it. and i know hes right. im not being rational about it... just myles going to sing for another band seemed a bit wrong. but i know ur right. it would have been great publicity

[vermilion111]

Where in the world does that awesome voice come from lol.. he talks funny.. alot of ranges in that man's voice..

[bjfx123]

of course we want Blackbird part 2 Myles!

[imaiden26]

probably cuz he aint a frontman?

[minniecat27]

Damn, he looks hot.

[Andyc18]

Wow so Myles did have an audition with Led Zep! I wonder why they never chose him, best rock singer around right now in my opinion. Still, I LOVE Alter Bridge and it's probably healthier for Alter Bridge as a band that he didn't sing with Led Zep.

[poussyledzep]

no one can fit Robert 's boot

who's fuck is Myes??

[brolyzzy]

the best fucking singer in the world!

[xxxMyChemRminexxx]

Lead singer of Alter Bridge. It kinda says who he is in the title lol.

[poussyledzep]

never heard before

[pantokrator1988]

dude start making ur homework :D try alter bridge - blackbird and u will be amazed by his voice and the sick solo !

[batistaerik]

can anyone tell me what word is spelling at 7:11 and 7:12

[ersguterMiky18]

i understand: enthessesist....?!?

[batistaerik]

i´m sorry, i am from germany...:)

[TurningDownToday]

antithesis :-)

[Drumdude119]

antithesis- it means opposite

[xxxMyChemRminexxx]

Awesome interview! Myles is so awesome and down to earth! Can't wait for the next AB album and their next UK tour! :P

[JDinop]

my hero

[sassaDK]

LOL Myles... Who did you see @ 5:26 ?

And no, thank YOU for some amazing concerts the last two monthes.

We had a great time, like always!

Love ya :*

[batistaerik]

myles is great! I hope Alter Bridge will bring out the Live-DVD as fast as possible...´cause i am really excited about it!!!!

[CreedCaFan]

LOVE Myles! I was there at NAMM this year and Myles was as nice as he usually is to me! I was able to see him for 3 days, get autographs and I gave him a gift to take home. He and Mark gave me LOTS of happiness at NAMM as I have not seen them for over a year while they were touring overseas.

LOVE you Myles - never change! Keep Rockin!

Tee from San Diego!