Kevin Matthew Gilbert (November 20, 1966 - May 17, 1996)
From Wikipedia:
Kevin Gilbert was an accomplished composer, singer and instrumentalist who played keyboards, guitar, bass guitar, cello, and drums. His talents also extended to producer. He toured with Eddie Money before winning the 1988 Yamaha SOUNDCHECK International Rock Music Competition with his progressive rock group Giraffe.[2] 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 Keith Emerson, acting as producer for the latter's album Changing States. More Here
Hopefully you will enjoy the genius of Kevin Gilbert, most is available on youtube, I have tried to pick out the less common performances.
Also available to listen to is a rare audio interview he did on radio station KOME around 1989 which is no longer a station, it's close to 45 minutes long, another one will be ready to hear soon, so check back.
(all videos are linked from Youtube and not posted from this site)
if there are any objections to the content contact youtube for removal, they will also be removed from this site.
If you like what you find here, take a minute and visit some of the google sponsors, those proceeds will help make a donation to :
Pacific Autism Center For Education in Santa Clara, Ca, thanks and enjoy the brilliant mind of Kevin Gilbert!
You can purchase all Kevin's stuff at the official Kevin Gilbert website: kevingilbert.com
Kevin Gilbert was an accomplished composer, singer and instrumentalist who played keyboards, guitar, bass guitar, cello, and drums. His talents also extended to producer. He toured with Eddie Money before winning the 1988 Yamaha SOUNDCHECK International Rock Music Competition with his progressive rock group Giraffe.[2] 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 Keith Emerson, acting as producer for the latter's album Changing States. More Here
Hopefully you will enjoy the genius of Kevin Gilbert, most is available on youtube, I have tried to pick out the less common performances.
Also available to listen to is a rare audio interview he did on radio station KOME around 1989 which is no longer a station, it's close to 45 minutes long, another one will be ready to hear soon, so check back.
(all videos are linked from Youtube and not posted from this site)
if there are any objections to the content contact youtube for removal, they will also be removed from this site.
If you like what you find here, take a minute and visit some of the google sponsors, those proceeds will help make a donation to :
Pacific Autism Center For Education in Santa Clara, Ca, thanks and enjoy the brilliant mind of Kevin Gilbert!
You can purchase all Kevin's stuff at the official Kevin Gilbert website: kevingilbert.com
You can find Toy Matinee or some great
Progressive Rock music at Best Buy,
check them out below!
Progressive Rock music at Best Buy,
check them out below!
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