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| Kennett Sound Studios | |
|---|---|
 Kennett Sound Studios in 1971 | |
| Founded | 1967 |
| Founder | Joe Keene |
| Genre | Gospel, Rock |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Location | Kennett, Missouri, U.S. |
Kennett Sound Studios (KSS) was a music recording studio located in Kennett, Missouri.[1] Hundreds of artists from 11 states and five foreign countries journeyed to the Missouri Bootheel to record country, gospel (Black and Southern), and rock music at KSS.[2][3] Such artists include nationally and internationally known Sheryl Crow, Stephen Ackles, Veda Brown, Narvel Felts, David Nail, Billy Lee Riley, John Wesley Ryles, Trent Tomlinson, and others.[4]
In 1967, KSS was founded and operated by recording engineer, producer, disc jockey, record producer, songwriter, and Missouri musician Joe Eugene Keene.[5][6][7] By 1971 it was incorporated with businessmen Kent Sexton and Fred Rigdon joining Keene to expand the recording facilities. The studio building was completed in November of 1971 at 2000 South Bypass.[8]
KSS closed in 1997 when the building was sold and a historical marker was erected in 2022 at the original site.[9][10][11]
References
[edit]- ↑ Ruch, Amber (November 9, 2021). "Kennett Sound Studios to celebrate 50th anniversary". KFVS. Retrieved December 19, 2024.
- ↑ "Kennett Studio was valuable for local musicians". Delta Dunklin Democrat. August 10, 2021. Retrieved December 19, 2024.
- ↑ "Kennett native shares tips on tuning into career in the music business". Delta Dunklin Democrat. Dec 14, 2001. Retrieved December 19, 2024.
- ↑ "Kenett Sound Studios". discogs.com. Retrieved December 19, 2024.
- ↑ Foreste, Lecia (Oct 7, 2010). "Mr.Music". Delta Dunklin Democrat. Retrieved December 19, 2024.
- ↑ Orff, Julie (Dec 4, 2021). "Joe Keene: Renaissance Man". Delta Dunklin Democrat. Retrieved December 19, 2024.
- ↑ "Joe E. Keene biography". Acclaim Press. Retrieved December 19, 2024.
- ↑ "Kennett native shares tips on tuning into career in music business". Delta Dunklin Democrat. December 14, 2001. Retrieved December 19, 2024.
- ↑ "Kennett Sound Studios Historical Marker". The Historical Marker Database. August 27, 2024. Retrieved June 30, 2025.
- ↑ "Historical Marker for Kennett Recording Studio Installed". Delta Dunklin Democrat. May 7, 2022. Retrieved December 19, 2024.
- ↑ "Historic Dedication ceremony for Kennett Sound Studio". KFVS. November 9, 2024. Retrieved December 19, 2024.