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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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!"
Related Links
Official website
Official Myspace
Official Facebook
Folk Song
Andy McKee Lyrics
We have lyrics for 'Folk Song' by these artists:
Ash Lying in the long long grass Blossom on the trees Springtime…
Bongwater I met an anarchist in Tompkins Square Park he was an…
Carson McHone Here I will tell you of my heart as reckless…
David Gray I have waited the night over For some word to come I…
Dikanda Jesteście gotowe naprawdę pokazać, że chcecie to? Tap Madl T…
Dillinger Four It's like picking up the pieces is a daily chore Thinking…
Dr. N. Ramani No answers in the breeze No silent words to please sorry No…
Jack Bruce How will I find you O my love In the darkness…
Joe Firstman A found a bible on the floor at the bar Beneath…
The Sundays summer sky and a throat bone dry and all the fields…
Warren Sroka The Days Are Getting Shorter The Wind Has Found Her Teeth I…
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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Mr Ukemi
I think this song speaks to so many people on a personal level because it has that natural, nostalgic, "cherished" sound of a father playing with his son/daughter in the backyard. A playful and beautiful tune, almost encapsulating "childhood" in a single song. Anyone else get that feeling?
Joe Barrett
+Mr Ukemi
You are spot on here mate, nicely picked! It's a beautiful piece!
Sparkfx
+Mr Ukemi Can't say it better myself man. First time I heard this I started tearing up, just from images of me and my father and all the times we had. Going to learn this for father's day.
Keith Rodriguez
yes!
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Sparkfx
if anyone ever dislikes this comment... But seriously, i always picture my childhood when I hear this - but from my dad's perspective
Chris Drinovz
A beautifully composed song that goes even further than its composition because of the deep emotional meaning behind it .
AmerkanongNitibu TV
Discovered this song in 2010.. after 11 years.. damn still the best..makes my blood flow in harmony
Dave Ricidil
My grandpa passed last night. My father to proud to show his feelings, I sent him this song today. And he said thank you son. It brought an overwhelming feeling of gratefulness, and love. For those we have lost, and for those we still have. Never take this little life for granted. You never know when you will go, so live each day like your last.
Thank you Andy.🙌
SnakeFarmTV
That's just the best musical performance of any song, any instrument, that I have ever seen. Bravo Andy.........