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Kenny Neal: MOST IMPORTANT LIFE LESSON LEARNED

Kenny Neal
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☕️Buy me a coffee: https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/support 🎧 Discover How to Get Your Music Licensed & Placed in TV, Movies, Video Games & Streaming Services: https://MusicReboot.com On this Kenny Neal interview: “Maybe I’M HERE for a REASON…” Using his integrity & incredible work ethic early on, to reach his goals… Most important life lesson he learned… taking time off from music to become a Broadway actor, and the one thing he took back to his music career from this experience… dealing with a horrible family tragedy & loss, and surviving cancer all in the same year… stories about working with Buddy Guy, Lucky Peterson, Muddy Waters, Albert Collins, Big Mama Thornton, Eddie “Cleanhead” Vinson, Big Mama Thornton… Best childhood memories, love, passion, being “a man to your word” and more. Positive, pure and good vibes on this one, a must see/listen! Cool Guitar & Music T-Shirts!: http://www.GuitarMerch.com Kenny Neal is a blues artist who’s an outstanding guitarist, singer & songwriter from New Orleans. Kenny’s a member of the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame and has won more blues awards for songs, performances and albums... than I could even fit on this page. Kenny’s dad, Raful was a successful harp player working with artists like Buddy Guy and Slim Harpo. When he was 13, Kenny started playing out on the road with his dad’s band and eventually was playing bass with Buddy Guy. Kenny’s had a prolific career releasing 22 albums since 1987, including his latest album, Straight From The Heart. -~-~~-~~~-~~-~- Close to 400,000 views! Check out this RARE & extremely in-depth interview with Jeff Carlisi from .38 Special: Jeff Carlisi Interview, .38 Special: “Ronnie Van Zant’s mom made the BEST HAM SANDWICHES, ever...” On YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mznrjCVN6E0 -~-~~-~~~-~~-~-

About Kenny Neal

Kenny Neal (born October 14, 1957), is an American blues guitar player, singer, and band member. Neal was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, the son of Raful Neal, and he comes from a musical family. He has often performed with his brothers in his band. In 2026 Neal was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame.

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