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Mike McKenna (musician)

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Mike McKenna is a professional guitarist who is currently the title performer of the Mike McKenna Band.

History

Guitarist Mike McKenna began playing professionally in the early 1960's in Yorkville where he formed the group Luke & The Apostles. A couple of years later, a newspaper as put Mike in touch with Joe Mendelson, leading to the formation of the McKenna Mendelson Mainline, releasing the album McKenna Mendelson Blues. McKenna has been with a number of notable groups throughout the years since then, including Downchild, Diamonback, and the Guess Who. In the 90's he formed Sidewinder with saxophone player Ronnie Jacobs and recorded a self-titled CD in 1997.