Patrick Kennison
{{short description|American rock musician}}
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| name = Patrick Kennison
| image = Patrick Kennison with Heaven Below.jpg
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| caption = Patrick Kennison performing with Heaven Below
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| origin = San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
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| occupation = Singer, guitarist
| years_active = 1996–present
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| current_member_of = Heaven Below, Lita Ford, 3-Faced
| past_member_of = The Union Underground
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Patrick Kennison is an American rock musician. He co-founded The Union Underground, who played on Ozzfest 2001 and released an album An Education in Rebellion, which sold 350,000 copies.{{cite web|url={{AllMusic|class=artist|id=p423931|pure_url=yes}}|title=Biography: The Union Underground|last=Ruhlmann|first=William|website=AllMusic|access-date=March 24, 2010}} Union Underground broke up due to musical differences with Kennison forming a new band, "3-Faced", with Marty O'Brien.{{cite web|url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=36735|title=3-Faced: New Recording Posted Online|date=May 15, 2005|website=Blabbermouth.net|access-date=March 24, 2010|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110606155305/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=36735|archivedate=June 6, 2011}}
Career
In early 2008, he formed a new band called Heaven Below, serving as its lead singer.{{cite web|url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=106697|title=Heaven Below: New EP Artwork Unveiled|date=October 12, 2008|website=Blabbermouth.net|access-date=March 24, 2010|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110606080725/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=106697|archivedate=June 6, 2011}}
In 2011, Kennison toured with Jani Lane.{{Cite web|url=https://search.blabbermouth.net/news/ex-warrant-singer-jani-lane-schedules-solo-tour/|title=Ex-WARRANT Singer JANI LANE Schedules Solo Tour|date=February 23, 2011|website=BLABBERMOUTH.NET}}
In November 2014, he joined Lita Ford's band.{{cite web|url=http://www.axs.com/news/san-antonian-patrick-kennison-new-guitarist-for-lita-ford-26308|title=San Antonian Patrick Kennison new guitarist for Lita Ford|author=Jay Nanda|website=Axs.com|access-date=November 7, 2014}}
On Sundays in February 2022, Kennison and Heaven Below/The Iron Maidens guitarist Nikki Stringfield will perform during their residency at Hard Rock Cafe in Hollywood, California.{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/1566699259/posts/10218840645318307/|title=Nikki Stringfield is with Patrick Kennison at Hard Rock Cafe Hollywood on Hollywood Blvd.|website=Facebook.com|access-date=January 14, 2022}}{{cite web|author=BraveWords |url=https://bravewords.com/news/nikki-stringfield-patrick-kennison-announce-hard-rock-cafe-residency |title=NIKKI STRINGFIELD & PATRICK KENNISON Announce Hard Rock Cafe Residency |publisher=BraveWords |access-date=January 21, 2022}}
On 26 June 2022, Kennison plans to release Live in the Living Room which he created with Stringfield. The two plan to perform that same date at Hard Rock Cafe in Hollywood, California.{{cite web | url=https://bravewords.com/news/nikki-stringfield-patrick-kennison-launch-pre-order-for-unplugged-album-live-in-the-living-room?fbclid=IwAR2kkIkxCI978fgoONS6oq8-cPzvf4Hz9QeFgl-1yIK6OAprMcjOn28N_9s | title=NIKKI STRINGFIELD & PATRICK KENNISON Launch Pre-Order for Unplugged Album, Live in the Living Room }}
Additionally, on the last 2 Wednesdays in July 2022, Kennison plans to perform at the same venue with Stringfield.{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/1566699259/posts/happy-4th-of-july-ill-be-home-chilling-with-my-rollo-and-going-over-songs-for-so/10219579256503125/|title=Happy 4th of July! 🎆 I’ll be home... - Nikki Stringfield|website=Facebook.com|access-date=March 16, 2023}}
On 24 January 2025, Kennison and Stringfield plan to release Ghost Notes, the debut EP from the husband and wife duo. The album will coincide with the 2025 Live Drama Tour starring American heavy metal guitarist Marty Friedman.{{Cite web|url=https://bravewords.com/news/nikki-stringfield-patrick-kennison-ghost-notes-ep-due-in-january-2025-artwork-and-tracklisting-revealed?fbclid=IwY2xjawG3LOVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHYTOal1n5Vb0_cXvGSw9-e7AazFparkMp5wg6JQZDzrukh1aYKeaB0mSGg_aem_Z94EJL6Jh-GiVQEoTNAk5g|title=NIKKI STRINGFIELD & PATRICK KENNISON - Ghost Notes EP Due In January 2025; Artwork And Tracklisting Revealed|website=bravewords.com}}
Discography
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= As producer =
== Nikki Stringfield ==
- Harmonies for the Haunted (2019){{Cite web|url=https://sleazeroxx.com/nikki-stringfield-to-release-debut-ep-harmonies-for-the-haunted-on-oct-30th/|title=Nikki Stringfield to release debut EP 'Harmonies For The Haunted' on Oct. 30th|website=Sleazeroxx.com|date=October 2, 2019}}
- Apocrypha (2023){{Cite web|url=https://screamermagazine.com/press-releases/nikki-stringfield-releases-her-first-full-length-solo-album-apocrypha/|title=Nikki Stringfield Releases her First Full-Length Solo Album "Apocrypha"|first=David|last=Castagno|date=September 12, 2023|website=Screamer Magazine}}
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== William Shatner ==
== Rob Zombie ==
= Heaven Below =
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== Studio albums ==
- Countdown to Devil (2009)
- Falling From Zero (2012)
- Good Morning Apocalypse (2016){{cite web|url=http://www.schecterguitars.com/international/artists/item/505-heaven-below|title=Heaven Below|work=Schecterguitars.com|access-date=August 1, 2015}}
- TBD (2023){{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/1172059396/posts/in-addition-to-continued-performingtouring-my-goals-for-2023-include-completing-/10228760735541208/|title=In addition to continued... - Patrick Kennison|website=Facebook.com|access-date=March 16, 2023}}
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== Other albums ==
- We Sold Our Soul for Heaven Below (2008)
- Infamy (EP) (2008){{cite web|author=|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/heaven-below-new-ep-artwork-unveiled |title=Heaven Below: New Ep Artwork Unveiled |publisher=Blabbermouth.net |date=October 12, 2008 |accessdate=November 12, 2013}}
- Reworking the Devil (2009){{cite web|url=http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/HeavenBelow1 |title=Heaven Below | Reworking the Devil | CD Baby Music Store |publisher=Cdbaby.com |date= |access-date=November 15, 2013}}{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/artists/heaven-below/discography/3096250/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203151543/http://www.mtv.com/artists/heaven-below/discography/3096250/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=December 3, 2013 |title=Reworking the Devil by Heaven Below |publisher=MTV |date=December 1, 2009 |access-date=November 15, 2013}}
- Heaven Below (2010){{cite web|url=http://heavymetal.about.com/b/2010/08/15/5-questions-with-heaven-below.htm|title=5 Questions With Heaven Below |publisher=Heavymetal.about.com |date=August 15, 2010 |access-date=November 23, 2013}}
- Unleashed in the West (2011){{cite web|url=http://m2.facebook.com/profile.php?v=timeline&timecutoff=1393786024&page=11§ionLoadingID=m_timeline_loading_div_1325404799_1293868800_8_11&timeend=1325404799×tart=1293868800&tm=AQD0y9B_2fPMvE7n&id=70819759934|title=Follow @heavenbelow on Twitter to find out exclusive info on our new Japanese import cd, "Unleashed In The West"!!!|work=Facebook|date=June 27, 2011|access-date=January 16, 2015}}
- The Mirror Never Lies: Mega-Single (2011){{cite web|url=http://www.artistdirect.com/nad/store/artist/album/0,,9885450,00.html |title=The Mirror Never Lies by Heaven Below @ARTISTdirect |publisher=Artistdirect.com |date= |access-date=November 21, 2013}}
- Dos Diablos Digital Box Set (2013)
- The Deadlight Sessions (2013)
- Sleeping Giants (2013){{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GXSFQIY/ref=sr_1_2_rd?ie=UTF8&child=B00GXSFTZY&qid=1385750899&sr=1-2 |title=Sleeping Giants: Heaven Below: MP3 Downloads |publisher=Amazon.com |date=January 1, 1970 |access-date=November 29, 2013}}
- Demonic Demos & Unsung Lullabies (2014){{cite web|url=https://play.google.com/store/music/album/Heaven_Below_Demonic_Demos_Unsung_Lullabies?id=Bpwvqlgjwcwo5kqir3ysrowpvta|title=Heaven Below: Demonic Demos & Unsung Lullabies – Music on Google Play|website=Play.google.com|access-date=December 29, 2014}}
- Rest in Pieces (2020){{cite web | title=Aanmelden bij Facebook | website=Facebook | url=https://www.facebook.com/login.php?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fwatch%2Flive%2F%3Fv%3D523493941642448 | access-date=April 4, 2020}}
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= Union Underground =
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= Solo career =
- Live in the Living Room (with Nikki Stringfield) (2022)
- Ghost Notes (with Nikki Stringfield) (2025)
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References
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{{Lita Ford}}
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