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.
Lead Guitars / Vocals
Born in Queens, New York, Brian G-Shaw developed a passion for music at an early age, one that quickly turned into a lifelong dedication to the electric guitar. Influenced by players like Tony Iommi, Zakk Wylde, Jerry Cantrell, and Slash, his style blends heavy riffs, melodic solos, and a solid sound. With more than 30 years of playing experience, Brian studied music at Queens College and Five Towns College while building his reputation performing with a variety of original and cover bands rooted in hard rock, metal, and grunge. As lead guitarist and backing vocalist, Brian brings experience, precision, and a no-nonsense approach to playing the best of Chris Cornell in King Animal
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.
Drums
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.
