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Kevin Gilbert (November 20, 1966 - May 17, 1996) was an American musician, born in Sacramento, California. He died from autoerotic asphyxiation at the age of 29.
He was an accomplished instrumentalist and composer, who played keyboards, guitars, drums, bass and cellos, as well as singing vocals. His talents also extended to producer. He toured with Eddie Money before winning the Yamaha songwriting competition with his progressive rock group Giraffe. Producer Patrick Leonard was impressed with Gilbert's performance at the competition and invited him to join him in forming a new band which became Toy Matinee. During this time, Gilbert worked on the projects of several established pop musicians, including Madonna, Michael Jackson and produced Keith Emerson's album Changing States.
The lone Toy Matinee album was released in 1990 but effectively shelved by the record company, so Gilbert assembled a new backing band to promote the album, eventually getting two successful singles released: "The Ballad of Jenny Ledge" and "Last Plane Out."
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A Tribute to Kevin Gilbert - Discography, obituaries, and virtual studio tour.
In memory of Kevin M. Gilbert - Information on contributions to the Kevin M. Gilbert Foundation for music.
Kevin Gilbert Triumphs With Posthumous `Shaming' - Joel Selvin reviews The Shaming of The True, Kevin Gilbert's magnum opus.
Metroactive: All Rocked Out - Kevin Gilbert Obituary - Richard Sine's expose on Gilbert's death, ex-girlfriend Sheryl Crow and The Tuesday Night Music Club.
More Than The Piano Player: Dumped by Sheryl Crow After Propelling Her To Success - Joel Selvin's article discusses how Gilbert helped Sheryl Crow's career and died before finding his own success.
Night Owl Review: Kevin Gilbert and Thud Live - Steve Marshall's review of Kevin Gilbert's live CD at The Troubadour.
Pär's Kevin Gilbert Tribute - Tribute by Par, personal friend of Kevin Gilbert
Progressive Net Review: The Shaming of The True - Clayton Walnum reviews Kevin Gilbert's rock opera.
R Staff - The inside story by Jon Rubin on Kevin Gilbert's Suit Fugue from The Shaming Of The True.
Salon: In Memorium - Kevin Gilbert - Personal tribute to the late Kevin Gilbert from Cintra Wilson.
The Kevin Gilbert Page - Comprehensive discography of Kevin Gilbert projects.
The Official Site of Kevin Gilbert - Musician, singer, producer, and songwriter. Site includes lyrics, sound bytes, purchase information, reviews, and links.
| Kevin Gilbert performing the classic Genesis concept album 'The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway'. Performed with members of Giraffe at the ProgFest 1994. If you want | |
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