King Animal

the band

Rob semtek

Lead Vocals / Guitars

Born into a heavily music influenced family, Rob knew at a very young age that music would eventually be his destiny. At age 12, he started playing guitar, wanting to be a lead guitarist/shredder, until he discovered his vocal ability and passion for singing. He then started shaping his entire career around one of his biggest musical influences, Chris Cornell.

He has also had the honor of collaborating with his original material and was even briefly mentored by the late music icon. Chris even helped name his original band Signal The Sun.

Rob, sees it as not only an honor, but as a gift of gratitude, in return, for the legend that he now pays tribute to.

Rob has since, and continues, to record original material/albums with some very well-known, top-level producers. He has also supported many national acts in his career with his original bands, including, Skid Row, LA Guns, George Lynch, Dream Theater, Saving Abel, just to name a few. 

In King Animal, Rob dedicates and performs each performance with true passion, channeling the one of a kind vocal tone and range of one of the greatest Rock singers of all time.

Paul Collica

Lead Guitars / Vocals

Paul Collica is a New York–based musician, songwriter, producer, and engineer whose lifelong dedication to music began at the age of six, when he first picked up a guitar and heard The Beatles.

Inspired by legendary artists like The Beatles, The Who, Led Zeppelin, and, of course, the brilliant work of Chris Cornell, Paul blends classic rock influences with a modern sense of melody and intensity. A true multi-instrumentalist, he plays guitar, bass, piano, and drums, bringing depth and versatility to both his live performances and studio work.

For over two decades, Paul has toured and performed across the United States as the guitarist for the acclaimed ’80s cover band The Gilfords, earning a reputation for dynamic stage performances.

Kenneth Lee

Bass Guitar / Vocals

Kenneth Lee is a seasoned NYC-based musician with a rich history rooted in the grit of grunge and the energy of hard rock.

His musical journey began at the tender age of six, fostering a deep, lifelong passion for sound. By 15, he picked up the bass guitar, finding his voice in the low end. His influences include  a powerful lineage of rock titans the likes of KISS, Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, and Iron Maiden blended with the raw power of ’90s grunge heavyweights like Soundgarden, Alice in Chains and Pearl Jam.

Kenneth’s professional career kicked off in the early ’90s as a founding member of the Columbus, Ohio based grunge band PURGE, leaving their mark on the era’s soundscape. Later in the decade, he made his move west, becoming the dynamic guitarist for the San Francisco-based rock outfit LESSER GOD.

For the last 20 years, Kenneth has been an active and prolific solo artist, pouring his experience into writing, recording, and producing his own music. His versatility and skill have earned him the opportunity to play and record with a roster of notable drummers, including Dom Famularo, Robin Diaz, and Matt Starr.

Rob Cardone

Drums

Rob, a native of Bellmore, New York, possesses a diverse skill set as a drummer, having contributed to numerous successful original, cover, and tribute bands throughout his career. With a musical journey spanning from tributes from Pat Benatar to the hard rock Beatles tribute, Helter Skelter, Rob currently lends his talents to acclaimed tribute acts such as “The U2 Show” and “The Journey Show.”
 
Immersed in music from an early age, Rob’s passion for drumming ignited in his formative years, leading him to perform with various bands since his early teens. He attributes his profound love for music to his father, a lifelong guitarist who continues to inspire him. Influenced by drumming icons such as Neil Peart, Mike Portnoy, Chad Smith, Gavin Harrison,Steve Smith, and of course Matt Cameron and Brad Wilk, Rob’s dedication to his craft is evident.
 
Rob embraces the opportunity to showcase talent by immersing himself in the music of Chris Cornell , approaching each performance with true passion and dedication

our repertoire

We are truly honored to be able to perform Chris’s entire catalog as we leave nothing untouched from Early Soundgarden to late, Temple of The Dog, Audioslave, Solo material, and even the Songbook album.

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