Guitarists · 1940–2009

Kenny Rankin

American singer-songwriter (1940-2009)

Born
10 February 1940
Manhattan
Died
7 June 2009
Los Angeles
Country
United States
Active
1967–
Record labels
Mercury Records
Discography
15 albums

Biography

Kenny Rankin was a jazz musician who played guitar. Kenny Rankin was born on 10 February 1940 in Manhattan and died on 7 June 2009 in Los Angeles. The music is usually filed under pop music. Record labels: Mercury Records. The discography here lists 15 albums, from “Mind-Dusters” (1967) to “Kenny Rankin Plays The Beatles & More” (2015).

Kenneth Joseph Rankin (February 10, 1940 – June 7, 2009) was an American singer and songwriter in the folk rock and singer-songwriter genres; he was influenced by jazz. Rankin often sang notes which were in a high range to express emotion.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Mind-Dusters 1967 · Mercury Records Family 1969 · Mercury Records Like a Seed 1972 · Little David Records Silver Morning 1974 · Little David Records Inside 1975 · Little David Records The Kenny Rankin Album 1977 · Little David Records After the Roses 1980 · Atlantic
Inside 1985
Hiding in Myself 1988
Because of You 1991
Professional Dreamer 1995
Here in My Heart 1997
A Christmas Album 1999
A Song for You 2002
Kenny Rankin Plays The Beatles & More 2015 · Live

Also plays on

Albums where Kenny Rankin is credited as a sideman

1982 Wild Things Run Fast — Joni Mitchell vocals
1983 Passionfruit — Michael Franks background vocals
1994 Shaken Not Stirred — David Benoit vocals

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Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Kenny Rankin play?

Kenny Rankin is known for playing guitar.

When and where was Kenny Rankin born?

Kenny Rankin was born 10 February 1940 in Manhattan.

What are Kenny Rankin's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Mind-Dusters (1967), Family (1969), Like a Seed (1972), Silver Morning (1974) and Inside (1975).

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