Born Kenneth James Kitching was born at Auburn, NSW in 1932 is a steel guitarist. In the early 60s he was the resident steel guitar player for the TV series Country Style with the LeGarde Twins on Channel 7. In the 70s Ken played at the Texas Tavern in Kings Cross with Nev Nicholls and the Playboys. Here he met American jazz steel guitarist Buddy Emmons (travelling with Roger Miller). Kenny bought from Buddy a double-neck 10 Emmons pedal steel guitar. During this period Kenny played on over 250 recorded tracks for various artists.
He was featured as a permanent band member on the national TV show Travlin’ Out West (with host John Williamson, and regulars Ricky & Tammy, and Emma Hannah). In 1974 he recorded his first single on Apogee label, ''Here Comes the Dobro / Hands of Steel'', both Ken’s compositions. In 1978 he travelled to Nashville and recorded the 'Sydney To Nashville' album released on US label Mid-Land Records. In 1985 he released 'In The Hawaiian Mood' an album full of beautiful Hawaiian melodies, music close to Kenny's heart.
A noted exponent on Dobro (lap steel resonator guitar) he has lent his expertise to many recordings in Australia. He had a 19-year recording association with Slim Dusty and played and recorded with many other Australian recording artists including Johnny Ashcroft, Buddy Williams, Smoky Dawson, Judy Stone, Tex Morton, Jade Hurley, The Barry Sisters, Rex Dallas, Singing Kettles, Rick & Thel and the Webb Bros.
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SINGLES
''Here Comes The Dobro / Hands Of Steel'' 1974 Apogee
ALBUMS
'In The Hawaiian Mood' 1985 Nicholls N' Dimes Records
'Country's Best' [with Norm Bodkin] 1989 Hadley Records
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