Ken Stacey
Union Affiliations: SAG / AFTRA
Ken is a very active and highly sough-after Los Angeles based session vocalist and recording artist who’s credits range from international tours and hit records to national jingles. 2008 was an excellent year for Ken! Ken was a featured artist on an all-star CD entitled, “Yes We Can: Voices Of A Grassroots Movement”, benefiting Barack Obama’s campaign. Ken also shared the stage and bill with the likes of Tony Bennett, Natalie Cole, The Four Tops and The Temptations, as he sang the grand finale’ song, “America” at the grand opening of the Americana at Brand in Glendale, California. 2008 also saw the release of Ken’s long awaited and highly anticipate solo record, “I Will Still Be Me”, which includes the song “Only Love”, a Top 20 Finalist in the 2008 American Idol Songwriter Competition! Ken’s CD continues to build radio play in Europe and is getting exceptional reviews! In the past, Ken has toured and recorded with Sir Elton John as background vocalist and acoustic guitarist, and continues to appear with progressive rock super group Ambrosia, as lead vocalist and acoustic guitarist.
Credits
Discography (most recent):
“YES WE CAN:
VOICES OF A GRASSROOTS MOVMENT”, Hidden Beach/Universal 2008
*An exclusive CD compilation on BarackObama.com
Contribution: Lead Vocals
“America” by James Dunne
Robben Ford “Truth”, Concord Records 2007
Producer: Robben Ford
Contribution: Backing Vocals
“Nobody’s Fault But Mine”
“You’re Gonna Need A Friend”
“River Of Soul"
Corbin Blue “Another Side”, Hollywood Records 2007
Producer: Matthew Gerrard
Contribution: Backing Vocals
“Two Worlds”
Michael Buble “Call Me Irresponsible”, Warner Bros. 2007 – Platinum Certified
Producer: David Foster
Contribution: Backing Vocals
“That’s Life”
Neil Young “Living With War”, Capitol Records 2006
Producer: Darrell Brown
Contribution: Backing Vocals
10 tracks
Additional Discography:
Bette Midler “Cool Yule”, Sony Records 2006
Producer: Robbie Buchanan
Contribution: Backing Vocals
“O Come O Come Emmanuel”
Julio Iglesias “Intimate”, Sony Records 2006
Producer: Robbie Buchanan
Contribution: Backing Vocals and Step Out
All tracks
Jim Brickman “Peace”, Windham Hill/Arista 2003 (Grammy Nominated)
Producer: Multiple
Contribution: Backing Vocals
Multiple Tracks including title cut “Peace”
John Tesh “A Deeper Faith II, Word Entertainment, 2003
Producer: Tom Laune
Contribution: Backing Vocals
“I Can Only Imagine”
Brenda Russell “Paris Rain”, Hidden Beach Recordings, 2001
Producer: Stephan Oberhauf
Contribution: Backing Vocals
“You Can’t Hide Your Heart From Me”
Nigel Olsson “Save The Universe”, Sony/Japan, Summer 2001
Producer: Nigel Olsson, Davie Johnstone
Contribution: Duet with Windy Wagner
“Would I Lie To You”
Elton John “One Night Only”, Universal Records, Winter 2000 – Gold Certified
Producer: Phil Ramone
Contribution: Backing Vocals, Rhythm Acoustic Guitar
All tracks
Touring:
-Ambrosia “Then and Now”– 2006 to present US/Canada Tour
Lead and Backing Vocals, Acoustic Guitar
-Elton John “Face to Face with Billy Joel” – 2001/2002 World Tour
Backing Vocals & Acoustic Guitar
-Elton John “Road To ElDorado”– Spring 2000 promotional tour
Backing Vocals
-Elton John “One Night Only”/ Madison Square Gardens – Fall 2000
Backing Vocals & Acoustic Guitars
-Bobby Caldwell – Winter 1999 & Spring 2000 – Japan/USA
Backing Vocals & Percussion
Live Featured Performances (most notable)
-The Americana at Brand Grand Opening / Anita Mann Productions (Glendale, Spring 2008)
• Featured Vocalist of the Grand Finale’ singing “America” by James Dunne
• Shared Bill with Tony Bennett, Natalie Cole, The Four Tops, The Temptations
• MC’d by Jay Leno
• Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger in Attendance
-Revlon Run/Walk / EIF Entertainment Industry Foundation (Los Angeles, Spring 2007)
• Opening Ceremony Featured Vocalist “Star Spangled Banner”
• Close of Opening Ceremony Featured Vocalist “Ain’t No Mountain”
• Shared bill with Mandy Moore
• 60,000 in attendants
-The Grove Grand Opening / Dick Clark Productions (Los Angeles, Summer 2002)
• Grand Finale’ Featured Soloist “America”
• Shared bill with international recording artist Russell Watson
-City of Hope Benefit Concert / Jay Landers Production (Santa Monica, CA, Fall 2002)
• background vocalist for Jewel
-David Foster Fundraiser / David Foster Production (Beverly Hills, CA, Summer 1999)
• background vocalist for Richard Marx and Josh Groban
-Best Friends Animal Sanctuary Fundraisers / Band Leader and Featured Vocalist
• Chasen’s Restaurant (Beverly Hills, CA, Summer 1999)
• Century Club (Century City, CA Fall 2001)
Televised Performance (on-camera):
-2005 NBC Tsunami Aid All-Star Concert (Backing Diana Ross)
-2001 CBS “The Wayne Brady Show” (All-star Gospel Choir)
-2000/2001 Elton John Tour:
-2000 Grammy Awards
-The Tonight Show (2 times)
-MTV Backstage
-Nickelodeon
-Entertainment Tonight
-VH1 / “Road To ElDorado” & “One Night Only” Concert Specials
-Music Cares & Broadway Cares (tributes to Elton John)
-CBS Holiday Special “Elton John – One Night Only”
-PBS “Elton John – One Night Only”
-1999 ALMA Awards
Film (off-camera)
-The Land Before Time – “The Great Day Of The Fliers” (Universal DVD) 2007
Various Titles (Michelle Brouman & Amanda McBroom)
Producer: Stefan Oberhauf, Michelle Brourman
Contribution: Backing Vocals and Step Outs
-Brer Rabbit (Universal Pictures) 2006
Various Titles (Michelle Brourman, Monty Seward, Kimaya Seward)
Producer: Monty Seward
Contribution: Backing Vocals and Step Outs
-Pooh’s Heffalump Movie (Disney) 2005
“Best Friends” (Carley Simon) Producer:
Contribution: Backing Vocals – Main Theme
-Balto 3: Wings of Change (Universal Pictures) 2005
“Everything Flies”(Michelle Brouman & Amanda McBroom) Producer: David King
Contribution: Duet with Kimaya Sewart – Opening and Closing Title
-Coyote Ugly (BuenaVista) 2001
”Fine Now”(Diane Warren) Producer: Trevor Horn
Contribution: Backing Vocals – Main Theme
Television (off-camera)
Toon Disney/Disney Channel (main title)
1999 Miss America Pageant (featured)
Spider games/VH1 original series (featured)
Walker Texas Ranger (featured, multi episodes)
1999 Billboard Awards (featured)
Profiler (featured)
Popular (featured, multi episodes)
Wayans Bros.(promo)
Wheel of Fortune (promo, featured)
Friends (promo)
F/X Channel (promo, featured)
Suddenly Susan (promo)
Maybe It’s Me (featured, multi episodes)
Butt-Ugly Martians (syndicated 26 ½ hours CG animated cartoon
Oprah Winfrey/original song
Jenny Jones/original song
Lifetime/Intimate Portrait/original song
TLC/Reunion/original song
Young & the Restless/original song(s)
CBS/Big Brother/original song
Guiding Light/original song(s)
HBO & HBO plus/original song
All My Children/original song(s)
Friends/original song(s)
TBS & TNT/ Secret Agent Club/original song
The following are just some of the amazing people Ken has had the pleasure of working with on stage and in studio:
Artists & Producers:
Elton John
Bonnie Raitt
Phil Collins
Natalie Cole
Mary J. Blidge
Luther Vandross
Billy Joel
Bryan Adams
Backstreet Boys
Melissa Ethridge
Richard Marx
Nigel Olsson
Brenda Russel
John Secada
Sheila E.
Kiki Dee Chaka Kahn
Bobby Caldwell
Donna Lewis
Diana Ross
David Foster
Trevor Horn
Phil Ramone
Michael Buble
Bette Midler
Davey Johnstone
Darrell Brown
Robbie Buchanan
Matthew Gerrard
Ambrosia
Commercials (national & regional / television & radio):
Expedia (Hawaiian Vacation)
Bandai
Jockey Brand
Blockbuster Video (Lonesome Ninja)
Toyota (We Make It Easy & Everyday People)
Tropicana (Sunshine Day)
BurgerKing
Disneyland’s California Adventure Park
Chilis
McDonald’s (We Love To See You Smile)
California Here We Come (Disney)
Summer’s Here (Disney)
Kellogg’s CornPops
Coors
Ralphs
Lucky Stores
Mazda
Ross Dress For Less (Father’s Day)
Ross Dress For Less (Back To School)
Ross Dress For Less (12 Days of Christmas)
Mail Boxes Etc.
Mobil
Hyndai
IHOP (Anytime’s A Good Time)
Celebrex (Celebrate)
Shopco
Dodge (Go Where You Wanna Go)
JC Penny
Chief Auto Parts
Icehouse Beer
Jack In The Box (Meaty Cheezy Boyz)
