The Kennedys (band) explained

The Kennedys
Alias:Pete and Maura Kennedy
Origin:New York, US
Genre:Folk-pop
Years Active:1994–present
Current Members:Pete Kennedy
Maura Kennedy

The Kennedys are an American folk-rock band, consisting of husband and wife Pete and Maura Kennedy. They are recognized for their harmonies and instrumental prowess, blending elements of country music, bluegrass, Western swing and janglepop.

Biography

Pete and Maura Kennedy met in Austin, Texas in 1992, when Pete was playing in Nanci Griffith's band. For their first date, they each drove 500 miles to meet at Buddy Holly's grave in Lubbock, Texas.[1]

In June of 1993, Maura Kennedy (née Boudreau) joined Griffith's band as a harmony singer, and Maura and Pete began their career as a duo when they opened for Griffith during her UK and Ireland tour.[2]

Pete is from the Northern Virginia suburbs of Washington, D.C.; Maura grew up in Syracuse, New York. They lived for many years in the East Village in New York City, and in 2006 they joined other folk musicians living in Northampton, Massachusetts. They then returned to the East Village in 2008.

Notes and References

  1. News: Vinnicombe. Chris. Pete Kennedy talks Teles, Chet and rare Gibsons. 2 May 2017. Musicradar.com. 12 November 2014.
  2. News: Albrizio. Lianna. A true rock 'n' roll love story. 2 May 2017. NorthJersey.com. 6 February 2014.