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Kenny Kerner

Kenny Kerner is credited on 800 releases across 106 albums tracked on Gatefold, active 1971–2025 — the collector-built map of who actually made the music.

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800

Credits

106

Albums

6

Decades active

270

In collections

Biography

Discovered the band KISS and co-produced their first two albums. Born 1948 died 2014. Other artists Kerner produced included Dust, Jose Feliciano, Teena Marie, Steve Marriott and Badfinger. He also wrote or co-wrote more than 300 songs. In addition to producing, Kerner also worked in publicity, management and teaching. As a producer Kerner received 18 gold and platinum records for his work with Gladys Knight, Jose Feliciano, Badfinger and, of course, KISS. He formed and guided, for 11 years, a Music Business Program for the Musicians Institute in Hollywood, CA, offering one of the most innovative curricula in the industry for independent artists and music business entrepreneurs.

Bio from Discogs

Credited work

800 releases · 106 albums · active 1971–2025

  • Production · 870
  • Performance · 266
  • Other credits · 1

Studios: Bell Sound Studios · Trident Studios · The Village Recorder · Venture Sound Studios

Discography

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