Tim David Kelly Explained
| Tim David Kelly |
| Genre: | Alternative, Rock, Metal |
| Occupation: | Musician, songwriter, producer, mixer, composer |
| Years Active: | 1994–present |
| Label: | MCA, Headliner, Mityma, Ultradose |
| Associated Acts: | Kicking Harold, Zombie Oil, Shiny Toy Guns, Dokken, The Bloodshot Gamblers |
Tim David Kelly is an American musician, songwriter, record producer, graphic designer & composer for TV/film. He is the singer, guitarist and songwriter for the alternative rock band Kicking Harold whose still popular[1] song "Gasoline" from Space Age Breakdown was featured as the main theme for 8 seasons (72 episodes)on TLC's automobile make-over show, Overhaulin'. Kelly has written many songs for others, including co-writing "Money For That" for the band Shiny Toy Guns.[2] [3] He has produced several albums, including co-producing Lightning Strikes Again by Dokken.[4] [5] Kelly has composed main themes and music cues used in television and film including Gene Simmons Family Jewels (A&E) &Little Steven's Underground Garage. Kicking Harold released their 5th album, "Red Light District" in 2015 and completed a 25 date American tour as direct support for "The Winery Dogs". In 2017 Kelly opened a new music production studio in Burbank, CA and is currently working again with other artist as well as his own projects.
Discography
- Albums with Kicking Harold
- Red Light District (Ultradose) (2015) – Vocals, Guitars, Bass, Drums, producer, Mixer, songwriter
- Zombies, Cars & Evil Guitars (Mityma) (2010) – Vocals, Guitars, Bass, Drums, producer, Mixer, songwriter
- Space Age Breakdown (Re-Release) (Mityma) (2006) – Vocals, Guitars, producer, Mixer, songwriter
- Space Age Breakdown (Mityma) (2002) – Vocals, Guitars, producer, Mixer, songwriter
- Return of the Bulb Men (Headliner) (1997) – Vocals, Guitars, Bass, songwriter
- Ugly & Festering (Re-Release) (MCA) (1996) – Vocals, Guitars, songwriter
- Ugly & Festering (Headliner) (1995) – Vocals, Guitars, songwriter
- EP (Self released demo) (1994) – Vocals, Guitars, songwriter
- Albums as Tim David Kelly
- '"Burn One Down" EP (Headliner) (1997)[6] – Vocals, Guitars, Bass, Songwriter
- '"Growing Up Naked'" (Fuzztone) (2001)[7] – Vocals, Guitars, Bass, Producer, Mixer, Songwriter
- Albums with Zombie Oil
- "Waiting For The Sun" (Ultradose Music) (2013) – Vocalist, Bassist, Producer, Songwriter
- Albums with The Bloodshot Gamblers
- "Pain & Other Simple Pleasures" (Demon Deluxe) (2011) – Vocals, Guitars, Drums, Producer, Mixer, Songwriter
- Albums with Marshal Gold*"Alchemy" (Ultradose Music) (2020) – Vocals, Guitars, Drums, Producer, Mixer, Songwriter
Album credits
- SHINY TOY GUNS, "Season Of Poison" (Motown/Universal) – Songwriter
- DOKKEN, "Lightning Strikes Again" (Rhino) – Recording Engineer, Co-Producer
- DOKKEN, "Broken Bones" (Frontiers) – Recording Engineer
- THE SKIES OF AMERICA, "Shine" (National Recorder) – Bass on US Tour
- DINA D'ALESSANDRO, "Is It Safe" (Worker Ants Music) – Producer, Mixer
- THE WYATTS "The Wyatts" (Self Release) – Producer, Mixer, Drums, Guitars
- ESCAPING ZANE, "In Wants Out " (Self Release) – Producer, Mixer, Bass, Guitars
- THE SOUL MITES, "Faith Healer " (Self-Release) – Mixer
- JOHN DIGRAZIA, "John Digrazia" (JDMP) – Producer, Mixer,
- VYLAN, "Ultra Suede" (Crash) – Guitars, Bass, Drums, Producer, Mixer, Songwriter
- NEVERSHINE, "Hyposonicvelocity" (DK) – Producer, Mixer
- ZANE, "Multiple Personality Disorder" (Grestone) – Bass
TV/Film Credits
- "OVERHAULIN" (TLC), Main title theme song – Songwriter, Producer, Guitarist, Vocals[8]
- "HERE COMES THE BOOM" (SONY), Music featured in TV ad campaign – Composer
- "GENE SIMMON'S FAMILY JEWELS" (A&E), Music featured in series – Co-Composer
- "LITTLE STEVEN'S UNDERGROUND GARAGE " (MTV), Main title theme song – Songwriter, Producer, Artist
- "PLAYMANIA / QUIZNATION " (GSN), Main title theme song – Co-Songwriter, Co-Producer
- "SHREK 2" (DreamWorks), Song used in video game trailer/ad – Songwriter, Producer, Guitarist, Vocals
- "TONIGHT SHOW " (NBC), Music featured in series – Songwriter, Producer, Guitarist, Vocals
- "ANIMATION SHOW 4 " (Mike Judge), Music featured in film opener – Composer
- "ONE BAD TRIP" (MTV), Music featured in series – Songwriter, Producer, Guitarist, Vocals
- "PIMP MY RIDE" (MTV), Song featured in series- Songwriter, Producer, Guitarist, Vocals
- "MODERN MARVELS" (History), Music featured in series – Co-Composer, Co-Producer
- "MARIGOLD" (Paul Bickel Films), End credit song – Songwriter, Producer, Guitarist, Vocals
- "I'VE GOT A TATTOO", Music for Del Taco TV ad campaign – Composer, Co-Producer, Artist
- "FUNNIEST PETS & PEOPLE " (Super Station), Music featured in series – Co-Composer, Co-Producer
- "MOST HIGH" (2nd Act Films), Music featured in film – Songwriter, Producer, Guitarist, Vocals
References
- Web site: Kicking Harold - Audiko Search . June 2, 2015 . May 24, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180524090407/http://audiko.net/search?q=Kicking%20Harold . dead .
- Web site: Shiny Toy Guns – Season Of Poison (2008, CD) - Discogs. Discogs.
- Web site: Season of Poison - Shiny Toy Guns | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic. AllMusic.
- Web site: Best Buy: Lightning Strikes Again [CD] .
- Web site: Lightning Strikes Again - Dokken | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic. AllMusic.
- Web site: Burn One Down by Tim David Kelly | Full Album Song Listings | VH1 . June 23, 2011 . October 22, 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20121022161000/http://www.vh1.com/artists/az/kelly_tim_david/albums.jhtml?albumId=716653 . dead .
- Web site: Tim David Kelly Music News & Info Billboard . www.billboard.com . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20121111070918/http://www.billboard.com/artist/tim-david-kelly/259474 . 2012-11-11.
- Web site: Tim David Kelly. IMDb.
