He is an American guitarist and producer born in Fort Dix, New Jersey. After graduation he became a professional guitarist and played for artists including Bobby Bland and Gregg Allman. He joined the Amazing Rhythm Aces, Little Richard’s band and the Decoys, and has been a long term member of each band.
He has quoted his influences as being James Brown, Chet Atkins, Hank Williams Sr, Muddy Waters and The Beatles among many others and co-produced his wife, Tonya’s, award winning film “When I Find the Ocean”.
A few of the many albums he has performed on include Out of the Blue by The Amazing Rhythm Aces, Searching for Simplicity by Gregg Allman, Beautiful by Bonnie Bramlett, Shot from the Saddle by The Decoys, Life Happens by Candi Staton and A Sideman’s Journey by Klaus Voorman.
Sources:
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kelvin_Holly
- http://www.myspace.com/kelvinholly
- https://www.discogs.com/artist/769269-Kelvin-Holly
- http://www.allmusic.com/artist/kelvin-holly-mn0000652688
- https://www.reverbnation.com/kelvinholly