Midwest Kings
Midwest Kings (MWK) | |
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Background information | |
Origin | Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States |
Genres | Alternative rock, post-grunge, hard rock |
Years active | 2001–present |
Members | Andy Skib (lead vocals, guitar) Neal Tiemann (lead guitar, backing vocals) David Cook (guitar, backing vocals) Kyle Peek (drums) Joey Clement (bass) |
Past members | Josh Center (drums) Robby Merrick (drums) Justin Briggs (bass) Bryan Jewett (bass) |
Midwest Kings (aka MWK) is a touring band based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, whose most notable member is David Cook, winner of the seventh season of American Idol. Described as a "regional touring band", the Midwest Kings play throughout the midwest, including gigs in states ranging from their home base of Oklahoma, through Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and Wisconsin.[1]
Discography
Albums
- Song for a King
- Winds of Change: The Acoustics
- Midwest Kings (2003)[2]
- Judging a Bullet (2005)[3]
- Incoherent With Desire to Move On (2006)[4]
- Luna Despierta (2008)
- The Sanctuary Live Sessions (2010)
- Luna Espera (2011)
- Luna Se Hunde (2012)
References
- ^ "Tulsa Singer Cook Rocks American Idol" story by Sean Murphy for the Associated Press. Describes the effect that the band had on David Cook.
- ^ "Concert Preview: Father knows best". Tulsa World. June 6, 2003. Retrieved 2009-07-24.
- ^ "Concert Preview: Splinters and screws". Tulsa World. Sep 24, 2004. Retrieved 2009-07-24.
- ^ "CD Review: Midwest Kings EP worthy of big label". Tulsa World. Dec 3, 2006. Retrieved 2009-07-24.
External links
- Midwest Kings on MySpace
- NealTiemann.com
- Official Website
- Midwest Kings Twitter Page
- Midwest Kings on RockAlmanac.com