Born in Boston, Massachusetts, and raised in Northern Idaho and Spokane, Kennedy attended Spokane Falls Community College to study music theory. He began his music career in 1990 as the lead guitarist of the instrumental jazz ensemble Cosmic Dust, with which he released one studio album. His second band, Citizen Swing, released two studio albums before disbanding in 1996. With fellow Citizen Swing member Craig Johnson, Kennedy founded the rock band The Mayfield Four, for which he provided lead vocals and guitar. The band released two studio albums and broke up in 2002. After declining an offer to audition as the lead vocalist of Velvet Revolver, he was asked to join Alter Bridge by Mark Tremonti in late 2003, formally joining in 2004, and he has been with the band ever since. He has released seven studio albums with Alter Bridge.
While Alter Bridge was on tour in 2008, Kennedy and former members of Led Zeppelin met and improvised as a group in an informal jam session, but the band never fully materialized. He then started working with Slash, featuring on the guitarist's 2010 eponymous solo album on two tracks and later serving as Slash's vocalist on tour.
In 2012, Kennedy filled in with short notice for Guns N' Roses lead singer Axl Rose when Rose refused to show up for the band's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony.
With Slash, Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators have recorded three studio albums. Kennedy's debut solo album, Year of the Tiger, was released in 2018, and his second solo album, The Ides of March, was released in 2021.
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Discography
Cosmic Dust
Journey (1991)
Citizen Swing
Cure Me with the Groove (1993)
Deep Down (1995)
The Mayfield Four
Fallout (1998)
Second Skin (2001)
Alter Bridge
One Day Remains (2004)
Blackbird (2007)
AB III (2010)
Fortress (2013)
The Last Hero (2016)
Walk the Sky (2019)
Pawns & Kings (2022)
Slash featuring Myles Kennedy & the Conspirators
Apocalyptic Love (2012)
World on Fire (2014)
Living the Dream (2018)
4 (2022)
Solo
Year of the Tiger (2018)
The Ides of March (2021)
In Stride
Myles Kennedy Lyrics
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Impending doom is always on the take
One day you'll wake up it'll be too late
You didn't take it all in stride
You can tremble as you fear for your life
You can bitch about the sign of the times
But the truth is that you gotta decide
Cool down baby ya know
You're gonna burn out in time
Sometimes ya gotta let go
And just open your mind
Take it all in stride
The talking head he said the end is near
He got your number but I stay cavalier
Don't waste your time baby living in fear
You gotta take it all in stride
You can fortify your house on the hill
For fear the zombies gonna come for the kill
You're prepping like a fool but you know the drill
And now you're fit to be tied
Yeah you are
Cool down baby ya know
You're gonna burn out in time
Sometimes you gotta let go
And just open your mind
It ain't no crime to behold
A little beauty sometimes
Pull yourself from below
And just step to the light
And just take it all in stride
Ain't no point why you wasting
All your time commiserating
With all the ghosts you never come to find
And just live your life
You know I'm right
Goddamn I'm right
Cool down baby ya know
You're gonna burn out in time
Sometimes ya gotta let go
And just open your mind
It ain't no crime to behold
A little beauty sometimes
Pull yourself from below
And just step to the light
And just take it all in stride
And just take it all in stride
And just take it all in stride
Myles Kennedy's "In Stride" talks about facing fear and uncertainties in life. The song highlights that impending doom is always around us. However, one is not supposed to panic or burrow into oblivion. Instead, they must face their fears head-on and take things as they come. In the song's chorus, Kennedy asks one to let go and open their minds to life's possibilities, taking everything in stride.
The song urges people to live their lives without fear. The fear of the end, whether impending or not, is a choice that one must not make. The song's lyrics talk about prepping for the zombie apocalypse, saying that though it may seem like the right thing to do, it's a waste of time. It's like preparing for an unknown end that may never come. The song urges people to enjoy life and take things in stride.
In Stride is a song that ultimately talks about facing fears and uncertainties without fear. It beseeches individuals to live life to the fullest, take risks, and not be afraid to face challenges or failures. Its chorus talks about being optimistic and taking everything in stride.
Line by Line Meaning
You can panic you can burrow and wait
You can feel helpless and hide from danger
Impending doom is always on the take
There's always something to worry about, a sense of danger looms
One day you'll wake up it'll be too late
Someday it will be too late to make the most of your time and life
You didn't take it all in stride
You didn't handle life's challenges with resilience and positivity
You can tremble as you fear for your life
You can be scared of life and its possibilities
You can bitch about the sign of the times
You can complain about the state of the world
But the truth is that you gotta decide
You have to make a choice about how to live your life
If your only wasting your life
If you're not living your life to the fullest
Cool down baby ya know
Calm down and take a breath
You're gonna burn out in time
You're going to wear yourself out
Sometimes ya gotta let go
At times you have to release your attachments
And just open your mind
To new experiences and ideas
Take it all in stride
Deal with challenges in a calm and positive manner
The talking head he said the end is near
People are spreading fear and worry about the future
He got your number but I stay cavalier
The person speaking isn't buying into the talking head's messages of doom
Don't waste your time baby living in fear
It's not worth it to live in constant worry and anxiety
You gotta take it all in stride
Stay positive and confident in the face of difficulties
You can fortify your house on the hill
You can try to protect yourself from danger
For fear the zombies gonna come for the kill
Out of fear of potential threats
You're prepping like a fool but you know the drill
Preparing for the worst but understanding that this may be an irrational approach
And now you're fit to be tied
Feeling helpless despite preparations
It ain't no crime to behold
It's okay to appreciate beauty
A little beauty sometimes
Finding joy in the little things
Pull yourself from below
Lift yourself up when feeling down
And just step to the light
Move towards positivity and life's opportunities
And just take it all in stride
Handle setbacks with strength and resilience
Ain't no point why you wasting
There's no reason to waste your time and life
All your time commiserating
Feeling sorry for yourself won't change anything
With all the ghosts you never come to find
The things you worry about are not worth your attention and focus
And just live your life
Embrace the present moment and live life to the fullest
You know I'm right
The singer believes their message is true and valuable
Goddamn I'm right
The artist feels very confident in their message
It ain't no crime to behold
Beauty is worth acknowledging
A little beauty sometimes
Finding joy in small things can be meaningful
Pull yourself from below
You can lift yourself up from negative thoughts and feelings
And just step to the light
Move towards positivity and growth
And just take it all in stride
Stay strong and face challenges with resilience
And just take it all in stride
Stay positive and strong amidst life's difficulties
And just take it all in stride
Stay confident and resilient in the face of challenges
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Myles Kennedy
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"In Stride" lyrics
by Myles Kennedy
[Verse 1]
You can panic, you can burrow and wait
Impending doom is always on the take
One day you'll wake up, it'll be too late
You didn't take it all in stride
You can tremble as you fear for your life
You can bitch about the sign of the times
But the truth is that you gotta decide
If you're only wasting your life
[Chorus 1]
Cool down, baby, you know you're gonna burn out in time
Sometimes you gotta let go and just open your mind
Just take it all in stride
[Verse 2]
The talking head, he said the end is near
He got your number, but I stay cavalier
Don't waste your time, baby, living in fear
You gotta take it all in stride
You can fortify your house on the hill
For fear the zombies gonna come for the kill
You're prepping like a fool, but you know the drill
And now you're fit to be tied
Yeah, you are
[Chorus 2]
Cool down, baby, you know you're gonna burn out in time
Sometimes you gotta let go and just open your mind
It ain't no crime to behold a little beauty sometimes
Pull yourself from below and just step to the light
And just take it all in stride
[Bridge]
Ain't no point why you wasting
All your time commiserating
With all the ghosts you never come to find
And just live your life
You know I'm right
Goddamn, I'm right
[Chorus 2]
Cool down, baby, you know you're gonna burn out in time
Sometimes you gotta let go and just open your mind
It ain't no crime to behold a little beauty sometimes
Pull yourself from below and just step to the light
And just take it all in stride
And just take it all in stride
And just take it all in stride
Rhodey Plays Things With Strings
He still sounds 20 years younger than he is. One of the best voices the planet has ever been blessed with.
Ransford Rowe
😀Your referring to his ability to sing high.Defintly a talented singer and songwriter.
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Def.... As soon as Myles opens his mouth - you know who it is. He knows how to rock. One of the few who still sings.
Iiref
He's obviously a vampire!
Hammad Lodhi
So much related to reality today ❤ myles always bring uniqueness through his songs ❤❤❤
amonkynamedchris
He’s the best of our era. I feel so blessed to be able to witness the musical genius that is Myles Kennedy.
lee H
And we are also lucky that such a brilliant artist/musician has done a lot of projects that resulted in a lot of quality work.
Ransford Rowe
There are plenty of equally talented musicians and singers but Myles Kennedy is one of the best.
sabbracadabra
Did he pay for these comments? Lol
Avalon
This style of blues rock will never go out of style. Can't wait for this album