Andy McKee (born April 4, 1979, in Topeka, Kansas) is an American fingersty… Read Full Bio ↴Andy McKee (born April 4, 1979, in Topeka, Kansas) is an American fingerstyle guitarist. A live performance he gave of his signature song "Drifting" became a Featured Video on YouTube in late 2006 and since then has achieving over 40 million views, making it one of YouTube's highest-rated music clips.

McKee is lauded by many critics and guitarists as the most promising fingerstyle guitarist to arrive on the scene in some time. Born in 1979 in Topeka, Kansas, Andy began playing guitar on his 13th birthday when his father bought him a classical guitar. It was not long after that Andy got his first electric guitar and began emulating some of his favorite music of the time; Metallica, Eric Johnson, Joe Satriani, and Dream Theater.

Andy's 16th birthday was a pivotal moment in his life. A guitar playing cousin took him to an acoustic workshop by a guitarist named Preston Reed. Shortly after, Andy discovered the music of three other great acoustic guitarists; Michael Hedges, Don Ross, and Billy McLaughlin, all whom he considers as his primary musical influences today.

Composing was something Andy caught on to a little bit later and started writing when he was 20 years old. Andy released his first CD titled "Nocturne" in 2001 and competed in the prestigious National Fingerstyle Guitar Competition in Winfield, Kansas. He placed 3rd, making him the youngest competitor to ever place in the top 3.

In 2003, Andy began playing internationally beginning with a tour in Taiwan with renowned guitarists Jacques Stotzem, Isato Nakagawa, and Masaaki Kishibe. He also placed 1st in the Miscellaneous Acoustic Instrument contest in his home state of Kansas with the harpguitar. In 2004, Andy Released his 2nd CD titled "Dreamcatcher". With the title track, Andy won a competition to have a chance to perform on stage with bassist Michael Manring. Andy also won 1st place in the Kansas Fingerstyle Guitar Competition and 2nd in the Canadian Fingerstyle Guitar Competition.

In the time since, Andy has performed in various parts of the world including Japan, China, Belgium, England, Canada, and will begin performing even more in the States now. In late 2005 Andy joined Candyrat record label alongside one of his biggest inspirations, Don Ross.

From Andy, "Most of all, I hope my music communicates something to the listener. I don't want to just play music with a lot of skill. I hope listening to my music is an emotional experience!"

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Finders Keepers
Andy McKee Lyrics

We have lyrics for 'Finders Keepers' by these artists:

Ben Howard What's that in the river? That suitcase, that wheel Floating…
Bone and Marrow Hands up surrender and please remember No sudden movements n…
C. Biz Did you really think that it was through Did you think…
Chairmen Of The Board I found the love You threw away Now you realize You made a…
Chike O fese o fese o Is it love you are looking…
Dro Kenji Oh, I'm T'd up I've been taking drugs 'til my heart…
Ehle I am tasty poison for sure She is H&M, I'm couture …
Eric Martin I found love you threw away Now you realize you made…
Gnucci Many thing are up with gold and arm Thats way we…

H.O.U. You've got a nerve giving me the cold shoulder Giving me…
Jaheim Finder's keepers loser's weepers (ooooooo) Learn how to trea…
Jaheim (Featuring Lil' Mo) Finder's keepers loser's weepers (ooooooo) Learn how to tre…
Jaheim feat. Lil' Mo Finder's keepers loser's weepers (ooooooo) Learn how to trea…
Lunar Isles You can help me find the road To the place that…
Mabel Yeah Yeah, yeah, yeah, yo Mabel, uh Mama, don't run away Yo…
Mabel Kojo Funds Burna Boy DON-e Mama, don't run away You know I got it, I know…
Mabel [feat. Kojo Funds] Yeah Yeah, yeah, yeah, yo Mabel, uh Mama, don't run away Yo…
Mabel; Kojo Funds Yeah Yeah yeah yeah yo Mabel, uh Mama, don't run away You k…
MF Robots I found the love You threw away Now you realize You made a…
Mintzkov You've got a nerve, giving me the cold shoulder, Giving me…
Miriam Bryant Finders keepers ooh Listen, this is getting old Being braver…
Riproducer Hey, there You thought I'd forget her I expected better from…
Shortly All I have is cigarettes to offer you All you have…
The Beach Boys I kicked out of the surf And stuck my board in…
The Long Lost Small tokens found upon the ground. One of a kind, some luck…
The Marvelettes I found the love of a wonderful boy You lost…
The Night Café I don't get time I'm never 'round A poor excuse What's new w…
The Thirstbusters Oh it's not so hard to tell The lie you try…
The Winans Verse 1: Soon as spring arrives With all of its splendor and…
ThirstBusters Oh it's not so hard to tell The lie you try…
Tini Pretty is as pretty does Baby she ain′t looking so good…
Tom Stormy Trio Finders, keepers, losers, weepers I won't weep and I won't m…
Wynona Carr Finders, keepers, losers, weepers I won′t weep and I won't m…
You Me at Six You've got a nerve giving me the cold shoulder Giving me…

We have lyrics for these tracks by Andy McKee:

Africa I hear the drums echoing tonight But she hears only whisper…
Art of Motion [Instrumental]…
Drifting [Instrumental]…
For My Father [Instrumental]…
Heather's Song [Instrumental]…
I Will See You Again [Instrumental]…
Into the Ocean [Instrumental]…
Keys to the Hovercar [Instrumental]…
Practice Is Perfect [Instrumental]…

When She Cries [Instrumental]…

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