Parker Kindred
Encyclopedia
Parker Kindred is an American
drummer who played in the band of Jeff Buckley
, appearing on his unfinished second album, Sketches for My Sweetheart the Drunk
in 1997, as well as playing live with Buckley and the rest of his band at Arlene's Grocery
on February 9, 1997. Kindred was introduced to Buckley through Mick Grondahl, then Buckley's bassist, as a replacement for previous drummer Matt Johnson
. After Buckley's death Kindred continued to work with the other band members on other projects in New York
. Kindred, with Michael Tighe
and Buckley's then-girlfriend, Joan Wasser
, formed Black Beetle. Shortly after Wasser embarked on a solo career and the band split up. However Tighe and Kindred continued to play together and later went on to form The A.M.
with bassist Andrew Wyatt
. Their debut self-titled LP was released in 2003 by Storm Music.
In a turn of fortune Kindred left the band and was replaced by Matt Johnson, whom he had replaced as a member of Buckley's band. Since then he has worked with numerous other artists including Antony and the Johnsons
, Joan As Police Woman, Adam Green
, Grand Mal
and Mike Bones
.The UK's best-selling drum magazine Rhythm featured a two-page article on Kindred in January 2009.
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drummer who played in the band of Jeff Buckley
Jeff Buckley
Jeffrey Scott "Jeff" Buckley , raised as Scotty Moorhead, was an American singer-songwriter and guitarist. He was the son of Tim Buckley, also a musician...
, appearing on his unfinished second album, Sketches for My Sweetheart the Drunk
Sketches for My Sweetheart the Drunk
Sketches for My Sweetheart the Drunk is a collection of polished studio tracks and four-track demos recorded by Jeff Buckley. Being dissatisfied with material recorded in the summer of 1996 and early in 1997, Buckley worked on many demos to reach the sound he was hoping to achieve...
in 1997, as well as playing live with Buckley and the rest of his band at Arlene's Grocery
Arlene's Grocery
Arlene's Grocery is a bar and music venue in the Lower East Side, Manhattan. It is located at 95 Stanton Street, and has been a bar/venue since 1996....
on February 9, 1997. Kindred was introduced to Buckley through Mick Grondahl, then Buckley's bassist, as a replacement for previous drummer Matt Johnson
Matt Johnson (drummer)
Matt Johnson is an American drummer who played in the band of Jeff Buckley, appearing and co-writing one song on his album Grace in 1994, as well as on subsequent live releases and EPs...
. After Buckley's death Kindred continued to work with the other band members on other projects in New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
. Kindred, with Michael Tighe
Michael Tighe
Michael Tighe is an American singer/songwriter, guitarist, and actor.-Biography:As a teenager, Tighe was in many New York Downtown theater productions in the 1990s, where he met Jeff Buckley. Though having had no experience, he was drafted into Buckley's band, with which he toured until the...
and Buckley's then-girlfriend, Joan Wasser
Joan Wasser
Joan Wasser is a violinist and singer/songwriter in the indie rock world. She began her career playing violin with the Dambuilders. She has released three albums as a singer songwriter, the 2006 Real Life the 2008 To Survive and the 2011 The Deep Field...
, formed Black Beetle. Shortly after Wasser embarked on a solo career and the band split up. However Tighe and Kindred continued to play together and later went on to form The A.M.
The A.M.
The A.M. was a New York band formed in 2002 by rock musician Michael Tighe, formerly of the Jeff Buckley Band. Members also included bassist Andrew Wyatt and drummer Parker Kindred.-History:...
with bassist Andrew Wyatt
Andrew Wyatt
Andrew Wyatt is an American musician and producer. Born and raised in Manhattan, he has played in New York bands such as The A.M., and is currently vocalist in the electronic pop band Miike Snow...
. Their debut self-titled LP was released in 2003 by Storm Music.
In a turn of fortune Kindred left the band and was replaced by Matt Johnson, whom he had replaced as a member of Buckley's band. Since then he has worked with numerous other artists including Antony and the Johnsons
Antony and the Johnsons
Antony and the Johnsons is a music group presenting the work of Antony Hegarty and his collaborators.-Career:British experimental musician David Tibet of Current 93 heard a demo and offered to release Antony's music through his Durtro label. The debut album, Antony and the Johnsons, was released...
, Joan As Police Woman, Adam Green
Adam Green (musician)
Adam Green is an American singer-songwriter.Green's off-kilter style has achieved a moderate college radio following in the United States, and enjoys increasing popularity in a number of European countries, particularly Germany.-Career:Green attended Emerson College for one semester in 1998 before...
, Grand Mal
Grand Mal (band)
Grand Mal is an American rock band, formed by Bill Whitten in New York City in 1995 and has recorded for No.6 Records, Slash/London Records, Arena Rock Recording Co., New York Night Train and Groover Recordings.-Members:...
and Mike Bones
Mike Bones
Mike Bones is the stage name of Mike Strallow, a New York based guitarist singer-songwriter who established himself as one of the top guitarists on the New York underground/independent scene for his work with Soldiers of Fortune, Damon McMahon, Lizzie Trulie, and the Mighty Flashlight...
.The UK's best-selling drum magazine Rhythm featured a two-page article on Kindred in January 2009.