New Glam in Old Lamee: Kevin Cahoon
Glam Rock is being resuscitated in some downtown Manhattan venues by Kevin Cahoon and Ghetto Cowboy. Of course, like all classic styles, it's being updated with a side-order of punk-ish power vocals. But if you've wondered whatever happened to Freddie Mercury, here's a clue.
Singer, songwriter Kevin Cahoon and his band have become a new items on the donwtown Manhattan scene. They’ve played packed shows in such venues as Irving Plaza, CBGB's, Don Hill's, Ars Nova, among others..
Granted, it takes more than mascara and gold lamee to be “Glam”… but Cahoon’s vocal style is proudly reminiscent of that lost genome. Check out his song, Mirrorball Prophecy and Fashionista. They are true tributes.
The group’s debut album 'Doll' has received The Outmusic Award for Best Male Debut Recording, The Pabst Blue Ribbon NYC Band Search Award, and Honorable Mention from Billboard Magazine for it's Songwriting. For my taste, the title song is overly pop – not the most innovative track on the collection. But don’t let that dissuade you.
PS, Kevin has also appeared in Film,Television, and Theatre, including the title role in 'Hedwig and The Angry Inch' and currently George in Broadway's 'The Wedding Singer'.
If you're a fan of Kevin Cahoon, check out these great artists:
1. Mott The Hoople
2. Dramarama
3. New York Dolls
4. The Soundtrack Of Our Lives
5. Queen
6. Sweet
