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'''Matthew Faust Kimbrell''' (born c. [[1959]] in [[Birmingham]], died October [[2010]] in Birmingham) was a musician. The son of bandleader [[Henry Kimbrell]], Matt and brother [[Mark Kimbrell|Mark]] graduated from [[Alabama School of Fine Arts]]. Matt was primarily a percussionist, but played bass guitar as well as other instruments. In [[2001]] he released a solo album, on which he played every instrument and wrote every song. | '''Matthew Faust Kimbrell''' (born c. [[1959]] in [[Birmingham]], died October [[2010]] in Birmingham) was a musician. The son of bandleader [[Henry Kimbrell]], Matt and brother [[Mark Kimbrell|Mark]] graduated from [[Alabama School of Fine Arts]]. Matt was primarily a percussionist, but played bass guitar as well as other instruments. In [[2001]] he released a solo album, on which he played every instrument and wrote every song. | ||
Matt was long a fixture in Birmingham, having played in several bands, including [[Ryan Reardon & the Levee Breakers]], the [[Tim Boykin Blues Band]], [[Robert Moore & the Wildcats]], [[Possum]], [[Mambo Combo]], the [[Hurlers]], [[Lunasect]], the [[HoHo Men]], [[Common Ground]], [[Lolly Lee]], [[Big Dixie]] and [[Jim Bob | Matt was long a fixture in Birmingham, having played in several bands, including [[Ryan Reardon & the Levee Breakers]], the [[Tim Boykin Blues Band]], [[Robert Moore & the Wildcats]], [[Possum]], [[Mambo Combo]], the [[Hurlers]], [[Lunasect]], the [[HoHo Men]], [[Common Ground]], [[Lolly Lee]], [[Big Dixie]] and [[Jim Bob & the Leisure Suits]]. He performed several times with different bands at [[City Stages]]. | ||
Matt and his brother were featured in the extended recording of the "[[15-cent Jingle]]" for [[Jack's]] hamburger's 50th anniversary. | Matt and his brother were featured in the extended recording of the "[[15-cent Jingle]]" for [[Jack's]] hamburger's 50th anniversary. |
Revision as of 19:30, 3 February 2011
Matthew Faust Kimbrell (born c. 1959 in Birmingham, died October 2010 in Birmingham) was a musician. The son of bandleader Henry Kimbrell, Matt and brother Mark graduated from Alabama School of Fine Arts. Matt was primarily a percussionist, but played bass guitar as well as other instruments. In 2001 he released a solo album, on which he played every instrument and wrote every song.
Matt was long a fixture in Birmingham, having played in several bands, including Ryan Reardon & the Levee Breakers, the Tim Boykin Blues Band, Robert Moore & the Wildcats, Possum, Mambo Combo, the Hurlers, Lunasect, the HoHo Men, Common Ground, Lolly Lee, Big Dixie and Jim Bob & the Leisure Suits. He performed several times with different bands at City Stages.
Matt and his brother were featured in the extended recording of the "15-cent Jingle" for Jack's hamburger's 50th anniversary.
References
- Yates, Elizabeth (2001) "The Birmingham News talks to Matt Kimbrell in 2001 (republished October 14, 2010)." Birmingham News
- Colurso, Mary (October 14, 2010) "Birmingham musician Matt Kimbrell dies at age 51." Birmingham News