What makes a prodigy? Is it something you’re born with? Can you try to create a prodigy? What are the true classifications that make someone a prodigy?
It isn’t that complicated. When you witness genius, sheer electric raw talent... you’ll know it! You’ll feel it deep within your bones. It’ll strike you so hard you might get dizzy; light-headed- you may even become happy! You’re so elated from the rush that you want more. You crave it. Then you realize that it was a privilege to witness such riveting prowess.
A prodigy is the rare combination of natural ability combined with purity of spirit, passion, finesse and flair. You will feel that spark, that flood of emotion… like an explosion of fireworks that pops so fast it makes you lose your balance. It will make you hopeful for the future.
When you see and hear 15 year old Jesse Kinch perform... you’ll get it… you’ll just know…
Jesse has been playing guitar since age 6. He was also duplicating drum solos and vocal performances of great rock bands and singers. Several local music teachers were brought in by his parents who told them, “Jesse is a prodigy” and suggested not to stifle him with too much formal training because it could interfere with his creativity.
He performed at a Long Island, NY rock club at age 6 with an all adult band behind him easily ripping through the Rolling Stones classic song, “Last Time”. At age 8, Jesse was featured on TV- News Channel 12, Long Island. At 10, Jesse was invited to the Sam Ash Guitar Competition. He competed against contestants two to four times his age. Jesse played a 5 minute medley of some of rock’s greatest songs. He placed third in the competition, even though he received the first place vote of a master guitarist who was one of the judges. At age 11, he started singing and demonstrated perfect pitch.
Jesse’s passion turned toward rock n roll. His influences became evident in his style. He admired John Lennon, Kurt Cobain, Jim Morrison, Jimi Hendrix, Vernon Reid, and Bruce Springsteen to name a few.
The Long Island, NY youngster will be a high school sophomore next year, but he’s already been busy recording, performing and wow-ing audiences for years! His self-titled debut CD, Jesse Kinch and Peace Bullet is set for digital release Fall 2009. Jesse’s band also includes his brother, Rick Kinch on keyboards.
Jesse says, “What drives me now to perform is to be able to connect with a universal audience, to be able to showcase my original songs, and to one day reach my dream of playing at the Grammy’s and in New York City’s Madison Square Garden.”
Most recently, Jesse starred in Eddie Money’s musical autobiography- Two Tickets To Paradise- The Musical at the Dix Hills, NY Performing Arts Center. Jesse was hand-picked by Eddie Money himself for this demanding role. For 8 nights running, Jesse’s performances captivated all in attendance. Many stated it was the greatest single performance they had ever seen. Jesse sang 14 songs with an energy, passion and dynamic that left his audience star struck. He displayed a rock voice and persona that has been his signature in the NYC and Long Island area since 11 years old. Jesse also showed off a voice of great depth and emotional quality that masterfully captured the ballads in the musical . Audiences were brought to their feet. Jesse amazingly portrayed the Young Eddie and literally banged heads with the rock icon belting out many of Money’s hits. New York Newsday theatre critic, Steve Parks said, “Young Eddie, remarkably played by 15 year old Jesse Kinch, could be a future rock star, often sounding like the real Eddie at his peak.”
Jesse Kinch and his band Peace Bullet are set to head into the studio this summer. Eddie Money has expressed an interest in collaborating on a song with Jesse which could appear on the debut album or maybe even have Jesse do a cover of one of his great hits. Eddie says, “Jesse is just like me when I was young. The kid is going to be a star!”
Jesse Kinch is a prodigy!… like a sparkling diamond … He shines bright and glistens with a brilliance for all to see - Without question he is the rock star of the future.
The debut CD from Jesse Kinch and Peace Bullet is set for digital release Fall 2009.
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Jesse Kinch is a prodigy…
