Kevin Churko
Encyclopedia
Kevin Gregory Churko is a Canadian musician, sound engineer, songwriter and record producer best known for his work with artists such as Ozzy Osbourne
, Modern Science
, Five Finger Death Punch
, Hinder
, In This Moment
and Shania Twain
.
" and again in 2011 for engineering "Scream
" by Ozzy Osbourne. He was nominated for producer of the year in 2010 for his son Kane Churko's band Modern Science and In This Moment's second album "The Dream".
Kevin also produced and co-wrote the song "I Don't Wanna Stop
" by Ozzy Osbourne which was nominated for "Best Hard Rock Performance" at the 2008 Grammy Awards. Churko & Ozzy were nominated for a second Grammy Award again or Best Hard Rock Performance in 2010 for Scream
.
Ozzy Osbourne
John Michael "Ozzy" Osbourne is an English vocalist, whose musical career has spanned over 40 years. Osbourne rose to prominence as lead singer of the pioneering English heavy metal band Black Sabbath, whose radically different, intentionally dark, harder sound helped spawn the heavy metal...
, Modern Science
Modern Science (band)
Modern Science is an alternative pop band from Las Vegas, Nevada founded by Kane Churko & Mike McHugh with funk, electro, hiphop and R&B influences. Canadian songwriter/producer Kane Churko is the front man and lead singer for the band and primary writer and producer of all of Modern Science's music...
, Five Finger Death Punch
Five Finger Death Punch
Five Finger Death Punch is an American heavy metal band from Los Angeles, California. Formed in 2005, the group's name is derived from classic oriental martial arts cinema. The band originally consisted of vocalist Ivan Moody, guitarist Zoltan Bathory, guitarist Caleb Bingham, bassist Matt Snell,...
, Hinder
Hinder
Hinder is an American rock band from Oklahoma that was formed in 2001 by drummer Cody Hanson, guitarist Joe Garvey, and singer Austin Winkler. The band was inducted into the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame in 2007.-Formation and early history:...
, In This Moment
In This Moment
In This Moment is an American metalcore band from North Hollywood , California. Formed in 2005, the group has released three albums to date, all through Century Media Records.-Founding:...
and Shania Twain
Shania Twain
Shania Twain, OC is a Canadian country pop singer-songwriter. Her album The Woman in Me , brought her fame and her 1997 album Come On Over, became the best-selling album of all time by a female musician in any genre, and the best-selling country album of all time. It has sold over 40 million...
.
Awards
He has been nominated for five Juno Awards and has won three times. He won his first Juno in 2008 for Recording Engineer Of The Year for Ozzy Osbourne's "I Don't Wanna Stop"/"The Almighty Dollar" single, once in 2009 for Engineer Of The Year for Simon Collins "U-CatastropheU-Catastrophe
U-Catastrophe is the third album by Simon Collins. It was first digitally available in August 2008 on iTunes.-Production:In 2007, Collins recorded a cover of the 1981 Genesis song Keep It Dark. While working on the cover, he met Kevin Churko. This resulted in the decision by Collins & Churko to...
" and again in 2011 for engineering "Scream
Scream
Scream may refer to:*Vociferation, a loud vocalization*The Scream, a famous painting by Edvard Munch-Amusement rides:* Scream! , a roller coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain...
" by Ozzy Osbourne. He was nominated for producer of the year in 2010 for his son Kane Churko's band Modern Science and In This Moment's second album "The Dream".
Kevin also produced and co-wrote the song "I Don't Wanna Stop
I Don't Wanna Stop
"I Don't Wanna Stop" is a Grammy nominated single from heavy metal singer Ozzy Osbourne's 9th studio album, Black Rain. The song was first announced and released through Ozzy's website.-Background:...
" by Ozzy Osbourne which was nominated for "Best Hard Rock Performance" at the 2008 Grammy Awards. Churko & Ozzy were nominated for a second Grammy Award again or Best Hard Rock Performance in 2010 for Scream
Scream
Scream may refer to:*Vociferation, a loud vocalization*The Scream, a famous painting by Edvard Munch-Amusement rides:* Scream! , a roller coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain...
.
Discography
- 2011 - Five Finger Death PunchFive Finger Death PunchFive Finger Death Punch is an American heavy metal band from Los Angeles, California. Formed in 2005, the group's name is derived from classic oriental martial arts cinema. The band originally consisted of vocalist Ivan Moody, guitarist Zoltan Bathory, guitarist Caleb Bingham, bassist Matt Snell,...
- American CapitalistAmerican Capitalist-Track Listing:-The Pride:"The Pride" is a song by American heavy metal band Five Finger Death Punch. It is the third track on their third album American Capitalist. It has been considered a list song. In an interview, guitarist Zoltan Bathory clarified the meaning of the song. "You can be a... - 2010 - HinderHinderHinder is an American rock band from Oklahoma that was formed in 2001 by drummer Cody Hanson, guitarist Joe Garvey, and singer Austin Winkler. The band was inducted into the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame in 2007.-Formation and early history:...
- The All-American Nightmare - 2010 - Slash - Slash
- 2010 - In This Moment - A Star-Crossed WastelandA Star-Crossed Wasteland-Critical reception:The album received overwhelmingly positive reviews upon its release. The NewReview gave the album a 4 out of 5 and stated "The band have put out a monumental work that is utterly and completely enjoyable that sets the standard— and boy is it high." The Boston Herald gave it a...
- 2010 - Ozzy Osbourne - ScreamScream (Ozzy Osbourne album)-Tour Edition CD2:-Personnel:Musicians*Ozzy Osbourne – vocals, production*Gus G – guitars*Rob "Blasko" Nicholson – bass*Tommy Clufetos – drums, percussion*Adam Wakeman – keyboardsAdditional personnel*Kevin Churko – production, engineering, mixing...
- 2009 - Five Finger Death Punch - War Is The AnswerWar Is the AnswerWar Is the Answer is the second studio album by American heavy metal band Five Finger Death Punch. It was released on September 22, 2009 through Prospect Park Records. The album debuted at number 7 on the Billboard 200 selling approximately 44,000 copies in its first week...
- 2009 - Modern ScienceModern Science (band)Modern Science is an alternative pop band from Las Vegas, Nevada founded by Kane Churko & Mike McHugh with funk, electro, hiphop and R&B influences. Canadian songwriter/producer Kane Churko is the front man and lead singer for the band and primary writer and producer of all of Modern Science's music...
- Modern Science - 2008 - In This Moment - The Dream
- 2008 - Simon CollinsSimon CollinsSimon Philip N. Collins is a British-Canadian musician. He is the son of English pop singer Phil Collins.-Early years:...
- U-CatastropheU-CatastropheU-Catastrophe is the third album by Simon Collins. It was first digitally available in August 2008 on iTunes.-Production:In 2007, Collins recorded a cover of the 1981 Genesis song Keep It Dark. While working on the cover, he met Kevin Churko. This resulted in the decision by Collins & Churko to... - 2007 - Ozzy Osbourne - Black RainBlack RainBlack Rain may refer to:* Black rain, a term used by survivors of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki to describe the nuclear fallout from the bombs, which initially occurred in the form of precipitation- A film :...