Well, you could’ve fooled me. I was about 1 foot from Ken on stage during the live show and spent every day at rehearsal with him over four hours a day for three days straight. No lip syncing there. Why don’t these guys just challenge Ken to singing contest? My money is on Ken. I believe the message here is strong coming from Ken. It’s amazing to me how tall people are on the Internet. God bless you, Ken, you’re the real deal and I’ve been watching it for decades. Keep up the good work 
Ken is awesome! I’ve followed his career since the first SHOUT album came out in the 80’s. He’s the real deal and I’m glad you have commented about this, Scott. The naysayers need to stop these false accusations. God bless you and Ken!
I am not against using backing tracks but nowadays with all technologies available lots of modern bands over exploiting these features. I recently was at a gig where half of the band’s sound was back tracked. We come to gigs to have an experience of live sound. Me and my band don’t use backing tracks at stage at all. We aspire for the raw old school sound on stage. Imperfect? Yes! Honest? Double yes! And more and more people appreciate that!
The prove is in MY singing. I successfully managed to sing hard rock concerts with my band, and save my voice from damage after 5 years of following your course! You are the real deal! 🤘
Def Leppard don’t use backing tracks. Drum loops are not a track.. it’s reasonable for someone who has 1 arm, and keyboard parts that Sav uses with his foot pedals are not tracks either. Vocals are 100% played live. Their in ear monitor recordings prove they’re singing for real. Processing with reverb, delay and echo is not tracks. Please do not list Def Leppard in that category. It is extremely disrespectful for a band who works hard at being a live band, they have come out many times to say they don’t use any tracks for vocals or guitar parts or anything. Drum loops ARE NOT TRACKS.
If you think Def Leppard doesn’t use a shit load of backing tracks you know NOTHING about what’s going on. They may be one of your favorite bands as well as mine but you’re delusional if you think that.
@@kdog7469 You'd think so from listening to them casually, but if you single out any of their voices individually, you realize that they are not perfect individually and actually have massive variances between performances throughout their career and today. Vivian in particular is really easy to find the voice of for me, and he's often a little off on the higher stuff.. but his voice is good to start and he's close enough and mixed well enough that it still sounds fantastic to the audience. It's both really easy to prove they don't use track but also that they don't pitch correct the backing vocals (though some official releases unfortunately pitch correct Joe. Specifically Viva Hysteria and the "Live at the LA Forum" parts of Pyromania deluxe. Those aren't necessarily the band's decision, as they are still under label and live albums tend to be less hands-on. They've also used auto-tune in the studio on some albums, obvious on parts of Euphoria & throughout the 2000s, which makes me sad but again, they don't use it live, which I respect).
@@BobRock420 I saw them 10 years ago and it would surprise me if they didn’t use any backing tracks back then. I dont know about the vocals, but the guitars on Hysteria songs sounded exactly like the album and Im not sure how that is even possible with only 2 guitar players😂 If it really was 100 % live its impressive, but it just sounded to perfect on some Hysteria songs in particular. Its plenty of guitars on the album.
It’s just a personal taste thing. I know Kenny has a strong voice and can sing. That he chooses to use backing vocal tracks and some backing tracks is where his haters and critics come in. Me personally? I don’t like any backing tracks and I think everything should be played live. But Kenny’s music is in the big hair era (in my estimation) way over studio processed sound. I personally hate that genre but it does lend itself to using a lot of backing tracks to replicate that ‘heavily studio processed’ sound Kenny’s band is known for….kinda like a ‘brand’. So, I don’t judge Kenny in a condemning way. Kenny does his thing and he’s really good at it.
I really want to say thank you Ken for what you did with KTVA. I purchased it a year ago and now I can finally sing. You can check out my old videos and see how bad I was and how much better I am now. This guy is not a fraud. Anyone who gets his old, or new, course you come to realize that is someone literally faked over 17 gb of material it would have costed him millions just for the editing to make it look like he was actually singing it. Literally had recordings of him when he worked with 2 of his students, and he stops them whenever they make a mistake to correct them-sometimes more than 40 times in a single lesson. I've done speech level singing and other courses. I've been with vocal coaches who had me moo like a cow and that cost me $100 for less than an hour of training. This is literally the greatest investment I have ever put money into. I cannot be more grateful than being able to explore my creative side with confidence.
When this fiasco broke on other channels my first thought was “if that’s true I wonder if stretching chest (a method rarely advocated in other methods) maybe isn’t the safest thing after all?” Just wondering what your take is on why other methods don’t include that and just focus on bridging early / getting into mix instead?
1:31 to 1:37 please cut this as a video short , i saw it at least 10 times , laughing my ass off everytime i watch it ! i saw your training course , i loved it ! i recommend everyone to watch it .
Not sure if you'll see this but I agree 💯...haters gonna hate, and while we sit in the 'lap of legends' we stand on the shoulders of giants, and you bro are one of those, stay up
You know Ken, I bought your 2.0 course, I would buy it again. You helped me develop my voice as a singer to increase my range in my registry and have helped me to take on songs I never thought I'd sing. I don't believe you were lip sinking at a concert because I think you have more integrity than that and it's a sham that people are trashing you and I honestly think it's because they're jealous and desperate for add revenue. Thanks for all you've done.
KTVA got me moving along well with my singing. I stand with Ken, defend him, and fight back the cancel culture. Rule #1 in successful business is Never Bash Your Competition. Always focus on your own product. This holds true for everything in life from vocal coaches to religion, politics, you name it...
Do another Cinderella song for your next video. Clearly anyone who can break down exactly how Tom Keifer sings (by singing it himself with no accompanying music) can friggin sing and doesn't need to lip sync. What a ridiculous claim. As far as backing tracks, who cares if bands use them? I’m so sick of people complaining about it. I saw some comments about Def Leppard. Anyone who thinks they don’t use backing tracks is delusional. The way some of their most popular songs were recorded- there is no way that could be replicated live. Its layers upon layers of vocals. And that’s fine. Backing tracks do not equal miming. Sheesh.
Great show and amazing pipes. Not like you tried to hide the backing vocal track, you were even talking over some of the intros and choruses you were supposed in LOL. What you didn't address though, is the band's hair was not the same! It was like watching Kiss without makeup. That's the real elephant in the room. :P
I’ve been playing drums,keys & anything with strings for 60 yrs. I’ve seen the explosion of growth in music technology and everyone is drawn to something new. I’m not a big fan but you have built a life doing what you crave. Your passion has taught many, many people to sing. Get some thicker skin and screw the critics because they don’t matter. If you taught one person to sing you succeeded and the rest is gravy. This country is full of hate right now and no one is immune. I will continue to watch your videos because I love Rock N Roll and you pick great songs I’ve long forgotten. So sing away my friend and screw the haters
This is what I have to say about the people making the tabloids: If at the end of the day, my band was only known because I promoted it alongside character-assassination and tabloid clickbait videos (not naming any names), that wouldn’t even come close to building a musical career based on wicked songs and genuine talent. I also find it ironic for someone to identify with and create music that draws on lyrical content and themes surrounding 80s music while trashing the very legends of that era online for views. It’s as if they don’t even know who collaborated with Ken on Wake the Nations-and somehow think those very same musicians would applaud them after hearing what they said about Ken. You're the best man!!! MEDIA MANIA!!!
It's not just the great teaching of how to sing that Mr Templin provides but very much the ethos and positive, kind nature that I find inspiring. Keep rocking Ken.
I’m so glad you made this video, Ken! It goes to show whenever you put yourself out there and do something great, you’re going to owner critics. And you nailed it with exposing these people just in it to get the clicks.
This is all about jealousy and trying to tear a person down. This happens everyday in the workplace and in social media. It is funny,,, the man works all his life to build a business and pure hate tears him down. Stay strong and keep doing what you do! 👍
I have been a Tamplin fan since 1989. I worked with Ken at Rugged Records when he released, We The People, and have kept in touch since. I have seen him sing live, playing only my guitar and he was great. He continually inspires me keep growing. I wish, I could have gone to the show in Ohio but enjoyed the video. Unfortunately, there will always be those who stand on virtue to tear down others. Music is art and Ken’s is exceptional. If you like it great. If not, listen to other stuff.
Ken, thank you for being an inspiration. When I was younger, your teachings helped me improve dramatically faster. backing tracks or not, who cares? 99% of anyone successful uses them live and the average music listener has no idea they're listening to autotune and sampled instruments being playing by no one.. The proof is still in the singing, the point of a live show is to give those watching an experience they will never forget. Those who attended the SHOUT and Tamplin shows will never in their life forget it. We are spoiled to Ken, the guy is a legend who's been walking the walk for like 100 years (sorry buddy). Everyone needs to take 15 steps back and think for themselves.
K-Dawg - I've been listening to your songs since 1989. I've watched hundreds of your KTVA videos, watching you cancel out the music tracks and sing A capella. These videos made me an even bigger fan than I was back in the 80"s. Seeing this recent smear campaign, I can't help but be reminded of exactly what was done to me after I was elected as Mayor of my city a while back. My election set a historical record for the most votes ever cast for any candidate, as well as the single largest upset against an incumbent in the city's history. I was elected to root out corruption and bring much needed reform. And I worked my ass off to do just that! And man, did I take the heat for it! I fulfilled EVERY promise made. I rooted out ALL the corruption. Abolished a $66M tax scam against residents, Completely transformed our Police Dept. Lowered Real Estate Taxes. Even issued real estate tax refund checks to many homeowners who were previously cheated. And I didn't even accept a salary or any benefits, as Mayor, whatsoever! And, all said, if there is one thing I learned from the four years I spent away from my family, serving residents for free, it is this: HATERS ARE GONNA HATE! No matter how earnest my efforts... No matter how diligently, tirelessly, and selflessly I worked... No matter the sacrifice of my personal time, personal finances, etc.... No matter the benefits to the residents at large... No matter that I literally fulfilled EVERY campaign promise that I made... There were still those who attacked me. And they attacked me publicly. They attacked me viciously. They attacked me personally. They "doxed" me. And they did their best to back me down... Because they had AGENDAS! I was a threat to the powerbrokers. I was a threat to those who were profiting & using tax dollars as their personal slush-fund. But, I knew the truth... as did My Creator... And as did my family, and the majority of those who elected me to fight on their behalf... But it still wasn't very pleasant having my good name dragged through the mud.... One can only surmise that you must be a threat to someone in your industry. And if they can't compete, then smearing your reputation may seem like the only way for them to "get their market share"... Anyway, just wanted to reach out and assure you that there are those who understand your plight and love what you're doing. Keep Rocking, K-Dawg!
Good on you, paulserwatka. After what you went through, you can see why I don't cave to every demand that comes my way to do this and do that to "prove" that I actually sang that concert.
Ken I respect the way you just handled that. I myself don’t believe in using tracks on ANYTHING. 100% LIVE ALL THE WAY. But to each his own my way is my way and another’s way is theirs. I just think it’s a messed up world when this thing I call “Devil In A Box” aka The Internet can stir up so much horseshit.
Had I known you were going to be in Ohio, I would have hobbled on my broken ankle to get to listen to you! You are really right about becoming critical thinkers, Ken. I call the news our daily dose of propaganda.
I've listened to both Shout albums as well as the Tamplin albums hundreds of times and it's quite obvious that you're actually singing. I don't know what anyone thinks they're trying to prove by saying otherwise when it's quite obvious they've never immersed themselves in your recordings. Sure, you're using backing tracks, but who cares? That doesn't take away from your live vocals. Even Stryper during the 80s used backing tracks, but that doesn't mean they weren't singing the main parts. Don't let the critics get you down Ken. You've still got it and I'm still a fan!
I enjoy this channel so much that I don't even care about all these accusations. Ken can belt while sitting down, I have to stand up just to yell at Chiefs games. People will believe what they want, ignore them and keep on keeping on.
Ken, Ken, I appreciate your comments about social media being a bunch of hype designed to get clicks and money. You’re bang on. But then you went all outrageous yourself by insisting that ALL investigative journalism is in the toilet. There are still many really good journalists out there doing great investigative work. Most of them in the so called mainstream media. I’m now retired, but I worked with some of them myself. So, please don’t dismiss them which such sweeping generalizations. Fyi, I really appreciate all the singing advice you offer. Keep on trucking.
Thanks for your comment, grantgelinas. You are right, I shouldn't have used the word ALL. Maybe I should have said "many". We can't all be as close to perfect as the critics who are trying to beat me down. Keep on watching for more singing advice.
@@kentamplin I get your frustration in trying to get the truth out there amidst all the bullshit. It’s like whack a mole, hit one and another pops up. As a journalist I sometimes I struggle with this too, trying to explain away to family and friends some bullshit they’ve come across on social media. Good on you for keeping up the good fight. It’s hard work. Like they say, a lie can circle the globe twice before the truth can even put its pants on. Just know that your integrity, honesty and generosity bring much joy to a lot of people’s lives. I’m no superstar, but you’ve made me a better singer and helped me embrace my passion for song. And in turn, I’ve brought a lot of fun and joy to the lives of others. Thank you for that. You are a good man Ken Tamplin.
Ken doesn't need to prove himself to the haters, all great people have their jealous detractors, Ken has proved that he's one of the very best singers of all time!
Social Media is an absolute Broadsheet & Ledger... They just keep running out of original ideas, that's all. Not mainly about the views in my opinion. It's insane how many You Tube Chanels copied the critics, after the first channel posted the news. AI is simply not going to be taken away from industry standards. it's not cool when heavily used. I'm not against it either. The gool is to have a perfect performance no matter what technology was used. The show was an absolute stunner, and it must go on. Ken rocks live!!! He proved it a million times already. Hopefully million and one will shut the pointless critics.
Ken, you and your cousin Sammy Hagar both share an amazing talent, i give you nothing but respect for how you handled this nonsense and keeping absolutely positive, thanks for the awesome content my brother!!
I will always be a fan of Ken. I grew up singing, but I never thought that I would be as great of a singer as my rock n roll heroes. Ken helped ignite my passion for singing again, and now I am a lead singer in a band. Thanks, Ken!
Come si dice a Roma "fregatene", vai avanti, sei un grande, tutta invidia, falli cuocere nel loro brodo... La miseria e la pochezza di certa gente non ti appartiene, fottitene e continua così, a farci compagnia e a farci sognare con le splendide cover, soprattutto di Gabby, Kati e Alyona... Triste gente che vorrebbe, ma non può... Vai Ken, sei tutti noi❤
Saw the concert post. Liked it a lot....everybody uses backing tracks;part of the biz. Glad U adressed the noise & still enjoy your instruction & students showcasing their talent! I KNOW Ken can outsing this former drummer/novice singer & most of his critics....because he's put in the work,over the years.
These comments don't look like bots to me! (That's another accusation they made) Hey man.. you rock.. I'm not sure why they are attacking you... But this is a perfect retort 😂! You're great . And the fact that you've never done a video before about bands using backing tracks makes this even more validates your gennuinity.. is that a word? Well it is now... Oh nooooo here come the trolls!
Incredible that people hate on you because you have god's given talent! you are amazing you are related to the almighty Sammy hagar no wonder you can last that long in the business and still BELT LIKE CRAZY!!! long live!!
Dude, Rush used to use backing tracks live on almost every song back in the day, because they had so much going on in the studios, they couldn't reproduce the sound with just three guys! And those were nothing more that some of the most talented musicians every to grace the earth. Forget the haters, they are out to do the devil's business! Love ya, man, but unfortunately, I can't afford your program, so I get what I can from your TH-cam channel, and it has helped me a ton. I have been singing and also have been a multiinstrumentalist my whole life. I have albums all over steraming sites (Pandora, Spotify, iTunes, etc.), and I just turned 61 years old. Yikes! Noticeably, things have taken a dark turn (vocally AND healthwise), with age, but you have kept me above water, at the very least. I am about to release my next album, and I have you to thank for some of what you've done for me on those rough days! Love ya Ken!
@@fruitcaketravel First of all, I never said the vocals were mimed! They never did many or any harmony vocals in their songs, so that wasn't an issue. They had backing tracks going for rhythm guitar and some bass and synth effects when Geddy had to do both at the same time. He did use a foot pedal when he could, but sometimes a song would require bass runs AND multi-fingering on the keyboard simultaneously. They even talked about it in a Guitar World interview done in the late '70s or early '80s when they were asked how they produce the mountain of sound when live in concert. So, no, not everything was live. Take a hike, fruity.
Ken... Mostly True and Mostly Funny... I was in a Rock Band in Seattle during the 80's... we were going to name it 'Deaf Leotards' but Def Leppard was already taken... and they would have sued us... so we named it 'Blind Kitten'... We were so bad that the audience threw stuff at us and yelled 'You Suck'... Never wanting to let a Marketing Opportunity to pass by I re-named our group 'We Suck'... after that people came out in droves to hear us play bad music and whenever they yelled 'You Suck' we just yelled back 'We Suck'... audience Loved it and went Wild... I have tracked down my old Band Mates... planning a 'Reunion Tour' soon... yes us old fogies can still Rock like the best of them... I re-named our Band... we are now called 'We Still Suck'... audience is going to eat it up...
Ken,you are a great singer.It’s ridiculous that some people that clearly don’t have the ability and the skill that you have,can criticize you. I stand with you all the way.
You know where I am my brother! You know I have engaged with many of these people calling you a "fraud" In 6 months to a year i will CATEGORICALLY be able to tell EVERYONE how through your training I built my BEST VOICE EVAH! 🔥🔥🔥
I saw the show here on YT. Haven't thought that it would be lip synced for a minute. Because I know from god knows how many videos that you're able to pull it off. Fantastic show!!!!!!
Ken!!!! You Rock…. Plain and simple! Been listening to you since the 80’s. Your concert was awesome, and was good to see “Shout” back in action. Your vocals were fantastic. We all use backing tracks to give the audience the best experience possible. All good man. Don’t listen to the haters. Back in the 80’s I always told people how you was one of the hardest working musicians out there, and you are still at it! Keep on rocking! We love ya!
Love your stuff Ken and your students. Love your originals. The non-stop uploading of videos against you in my thinking just shows they want view counts and have to keep loading vids to troll and trash you to get the counts. If it was that drastic of a scenario and diabolical event wouldn't one solid truth vid take the platform over going off in a viral storm? I'm totally turned off by the vids even popping up at this point. In the meantime will you pull up an old father daughter vid of Foxes and Fossils Our Lips are Sealed cover and tell me what you think of the harmony and the timing ... I think it's incredible. Carry on and keep moving forward Ken.
Personally I don't like bands using backing tracks, I know is a common practice now for a good number of reasons, but that doesn't mean you're not legit. You REALLY can sing and I really like how you sing classic rock songs, if I were nearly half as good as you are I would become a pain for everyone because I will be singing the whole day lol. Don't fall for the TH-cam drama, rock on!
I think that a LOT of artists are playing to clicks, because they’re also using backing tracks for impossible backing vocals, maybe some ambient instrumentation (strings, etc),etc. I know the band Shout are not singing those high backing vocals (because they’re actually Ken’s studio vocals). But that being said - I believe his lead vocals are live. We all know he can sing… 🎶🤘🏼
Ken Tamplin es para mi uno de los mejores cantantes cristianos y seculares. Tengo 69 años y le sigo desde hace mas de 30 años cuando csntaba con Joshua, por cierto mi hijo pequeño se llama Joshua. Sus incursiones en el flamenco me parecen antologicas. Mid nigth in Perú es una obra de arte. Tengo tods su discografia y ha dia de hoy ls sigo escuchando y me encanta todo lo que hace. Dios te bendiga.
Ken is right here. The algorithm is driving the negative stuff. Just search TH-cam and you’ll find lots of videos teaching people how to use backing tracks.
Oh thank you for adressing this! When I seen your name in my reccomend from a differrent channel, I was like what did my boy do!!?? This all came outta nowhere...People need to stop with false accusations and do there research before they decide to make a video slandering someone, as there playing with peoples careers...
Ken, I just want to say that it was a real privilege to meet/watch Shout tear up the stage at Immortal Festival. The critical thinking aspect of your video is very important and I agree 100% with you. People are letting headlines make up their minds instead of thinking for themselves. I've always looked up to the way you carry yourself and will continue to do so. Thank you for being unapologetically you, and I hope to see you live again real soon! :) Long live Shout!
I seldom see shows without backing tracks. So this is in fact a practical way to perform. Just imagine to use a synthesizer and keyboards is always a fake instrument but it got accepted as the way to bring it all on stage at once. So I never see a whole orchestra to a rockband. So just get used to the way modern bands perform. Also as I know the green TAMPLIN album super well I always am happy to see it as close to the original as possible. So I am happy if it is close. Good musicians will be able to not only have the sound on the album but manage to have it sound the same on stage without too many backings. So Tamplin used some stuff but that was the exact right thing to do. I saw him live in 1993 and 2010 and all live stuff was just professional. I never ever felt betrayed or faked.
Well, you could’ve fooled me. I was about 1 foot from Ken on stage during the live show and spent every day at rehearsal with him over four hours a day for three days straight. No lip syncing there. Why don’t these guys just challenge Ken to singing contest? My money is on Ken. I believe the message here is strong coming from Ken. It’s amazing to me how tall people are on the Internet. God bless you, Ken, you’re the real deal and I’ve been watching it for decades. Keep up the good work 
He really is an honest person and these people are not even trained to make that sort of accusation.
Ken is awesome!
The real deal should never have to defend themselves and Kenny the real deal
On the stage! Wish I could have been there!
Ken is awesome! I’ve followed his career since the first SHOUT album came out in the 80’s. He’s the real deal and I’m glad you have commented about this, Scott. The naysayers need to stop these false accusations. God bless you and Ken!
I am not against using backing tracks but nowadays with all technologies available lots of modern bands over exploiting these features. I recently was at a gig where half of the band’s sound was back tracked. We come to gigs to have an experience of live sound. Me and my band don’t use backing tracks at stage at all. We aspire for the raw old school sound on stage. Imperfect? Yes! Honest? Double yes! And more and more people appreciate that!
Blame it on the rain. Yeah. Yeah. 🎵 🎵
Just posting so you have to delete it. Have fun haha.
I usually don't don't watch this videos but the drama brought me here 😂
I was going to say that's pretty harsh but then 'you lot' love drama right? Your hero 'Mr N' won't stop lol!
The prove is in MY singing. I successfully managed to sing hard rock concerts with my band, and save my voice from damage after 5 years of following your course! You are the real deal! 🤘
Def Leppard don’t use backing tracks. Drum loops are not a track.. it’s reasonable for someone who has 1 arm, and keyboard parts that Sav uses with his foot pedals are not tracks either. Vocals are 100% played live. Their in ear monitor recordings prove they’re singing for real. Processing with reverb, delay and echo is not tracks. Please do not list Def Leppard in that category. It is extremely disrespectful for a band who works hard at being a live band, they have come out many times to say they don’t use any tracks for vocals or guitar parts or anything. Drum loops ARE NOT TRACKS.
Very cool. I heard them live 2-3 years ago and they sounded as good as they did back in the 80's. Awesome band.
Def Leppard BGV's are absolutely track.
If you think Def Leppard doesn’t use a shit load of backing tracks you know NOTHING about what’s going on. They may be one of your favorite bands as well as mine but you’re delusional if you think that.
@@kdog7469 You'd think so from listening to them casually, but if you single out any of their voices individually, you realize that they are not perfect individually and actually have massive variances between performances throughout their career and today. Vivian in particular is really easy to find the voice of for me, and he's often a little off on the higher stuff.. but his voice is good to start and he's close enough and mixed well enough that it still sounds fantastic to the audience. It's both really easy to prove they don't use track but also that they don't pitch correct the backing vocals (though some official releases unfortunately pitch correct Joe. Specifically Viva Hysteria and the "Live at the LA Forum" parts of Pyromania deluxe. Those aren't necessarily the band's decision, as they are still under label and live albums tend to be less hands-on. They've also used auto-tune in the studio on some albums, obvious on parts of Euphoria & throughout the 2000s, which makes me sad but again, they don't use it live, which I respect).
@@BobRock420 I saw them 10 years ago and it would surprise me if they didn’t use any backing tracks back then. I dont know about the vocals, but the guitars on Hysteria songs sounded exactly like the album and Im not sure how that is even possible with only 2 guitar players😂
If it really was 100 % live its impressive, but it just sounded to perfect on some Hysteria songs in particular. Its plenty of guitars on the album.
KEN, could you PLEASE PLEASE have Gabbi sing "Only Happy When It Rains" by Garbage??? I think you and Gabbi could Kill It!!!
It’s just a personal taste thing. I know Kenny has a strong voice and can sing. That he chooses to use backing vocal tracks and some backing tracks is where his haters and critics come in. Me personally? I don’t like any backing tracks and I think everything should be played live. But Kenny’s music is in the big hair era (in my estimation) way over studio processed sound. I personally hate that genre but it does lend itself to using a lot of backing tracks to replicate that ‘heavily studio processed’ sound Kenny’s band is known for….kinda like a ‘brand’. So, I don’t judge Kenny in a condemning way. Kenny does his thing and he’s really good at it.
I really want to say thank you Ken for what you did with KTVA. I purchased it a year ago and now I can finally sing. You can check out my old videos and see how bad I was and how much better I am now. This guy is not a fraud. Anyone who gets his old, or new, course you come to realize that is someone literally faked over 17 gb of material it would have costed him millions just for the editing to make it look like he was actually singing it. Literally had recordings of him when he worked with 2 of his students, and he stops them whenever they make a mistake to correct them-sometimes more than 40 times in a single lesson. I've done speech level singing and other courses. I've been with vocal coaches who had me moo like a cow and that cost me $100 for less than an hour of training. This is literally the greatest investment I have ever put money into. I cannot be more grateful than being able to explore my creative side with confidence.
When this fiasco broke on other channels my first thought was “if that’s true I wonder if stretching chest (a method rarely advocated in other methods) maybe isn’t the safest thing after all?” Just wondering what your take is on why other methods don’t include that and just focus on bridging early / getting into mix instead?
1:31 to 1:37 please cut this as a video short , i saw it at least 10 times , laughing my ass off everytime i watch it !
i saw your training course , i loved it ! i recommend everyone to watch it .
Not sure if you'll see this but I agree 💯...haters gonna hate, and while we sit in the 'lap of legends' we stand on the shoulders of giants, and you bro are one of those, stay up
Ken, nothing absolutely will change your AMAZING history on the music! You are GREAT AS ALWAYS! A huge influence for me!!! Thank you for all!!!
You rock!
The show was GREAT 🎤🎶🙏!!!
You know Ken, I bought your 2.0 course, I would buy it again. You helped me develop my voice as a singer to increase my range in my registry and have helped me to take on songs I never thought I'd sing. I don't believe you were lip sinking at a concert because I think you have more integrity than that and it's a sham that people are trashing you and I honestly think it's because they're jealous and desperate for add revenue. Thanks for all you've done.
Hang in There !! I'm still with you
KTVA got me moving along well with my singing. I stand with Ken, defend him, and fight back the cancel culture. Rule #1 in successful business is Never Bash Your Competition. Always focus on your own product. This holds true for everything in life from vocal coaches to religion, politics, you name it...
Mr. Tamplin. You and your band .... That's as good as it gets. You Totally BRING IT.
Mr. Menzel. You and your comment .... That's as good as it gets. You Totally BROUGHT IT. Ya dude!
@@BA-vv4jy Are you a BOT ?
LUV YA BUDDY .... SOLID AS A ROCK ❤💯
@Ken
I’ve always respected you as a musician and a vocal coach … you are handling this drama perfectly.
Do another Cinderella song for your next video. Clearly anyone who can break down exactly how Tom Keifer sings (by singing it himself with no accompanying music) can friggin sing and doesn't need to lip sync. What a ridiculous claim. As far as backing tracks, who cares if bands use them? I’m so sick of people complaining about it. I saw some comments about Def Leppard. Anyone who thinks they don’t use backing tracks is delusional. The way some of their most popular songs were recorded- there is no way that could be replicated live. Its layers upon layers of vocals. And that’s fine. Backing tracks do not equal miming. Sheesh.
Great show and amazing pipes. Not like you tried to hide the backing vocal track, you were even talking over some of the intros and choruses you were supposed in LOL. What you didn't address though, is the band's hair was not the same! It was like watching Kiss without makeup. That's the real elephant in the room. :P
Haters are going to hate...That is all they know how to do. Keep rocking Ken!
Thanks, bernardlaplante!
Love you Ken! I remember when we had a Live vocal session online in Dubai with JB! You are the real deal!!!
I have always known Ken to be a man of integrity and immense talent. Many Blessings and more future success my friend.
I’ve been playing drums,keys & anything with strings for 60 yrs. I’ve seen the explosion of growth in music technology and everyone is drawn to something new. I’m not a big fan but you have built a life doing what you crave. Your passion has taught many, many people to sing.
Get some thicker skin and screw the critics because they don’t matter. If you taught one person to sing you succeeded and the rest is gravy. This country is full of hate right now and no one is immune. I will continue to watch your videos because I love
Rock N Roll and you pick great songs I’ve long forgotten.
So sing away my friend and screw the haters
Hey Ken! From the vids I saw you were awesome! Haters suck Ken! Don't listen to them!! You rock Ken!👍😎
This is what I have to say about the people making the tabloids: If at the end of the day, my band was only known because I promoted it alongside character-assassination and tabloid clickbait videos (not naming any names), that wouldn’t even come close to building a musical career based on wicked songs and genuine talent.
I also find it ironic for someone to identify with and create music that draws on lyrical content and themes surrounding 80s music while trashing the very legends of that era online for views. It’s as if they don’t even know who collaborated with Ken on Wake the Nations-and somehow think those very same musicians would applaud them after hearing what they said about Ken.
You're the best man!!! MEDIA MANIA!!!
It's not just the great teaching of how to sing that Mr Templin provides but very much the ethos and positive, kind nature that I find inspiring. Keep rocking Ken.
I’m so glad you made this video, Ken! It goes to show whenever you put yourself out there and do something great, you’re going to owner critics. And you nailed it with exposing these people just in it to get the clicks.
Nice im located in niles, Oh. Still trying to find the $1 30 day vocal training.
kentamplinvocalacademy.com/
I love you, Ken no matter what ❤
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Alright 4:32 is enough proof for me to keep doing ktva 2.0. Im sticking with it.
Ken you and the band rocked it man!!!
This is all about jealousy and trying to tear a person down. This happens everyday in the workplace and in social media.
It is funny,,, the man works all his life to build a business and pure hate tears him down.
Stay strong and keep doing what you do! 👍
Ken, thank you for that. You spoke with dignity without disrespecting those who disrespected you. God is your only true judge. Continue to stand tall.
You've proven your singing skills a 1000 times, unlike ANY other vocal coach! You're an inspiration to me.
Ken Tamplin is the best. Band: Shout, Album: In Your face
I have been a Tamplin fan since 1989. I worked with Ken at Rugged Records when he released, We The People, and have kept in touch since. I have seen him sing live, playing only my guitar and he was great. He continually inspires me keep growing. I wish, I could have gone to the show in Ohio but enjoyed the video. Unfortunately, there will always be those who stand on virtue to tear down others. Music is art and Ken’s is exceptional. If you like it great. If not, listen to other stuff.
Ken spitting the truth
My voice has improved significantly simply by following Ken Tamplin's free singing lessons on TH-cam. Thanks Sir Ken.
I saw you pull Jiminy Cricket out of your pocket to sing that for you!
My dear Ken, BTS song is saying " heaters gone heate, player's gone play". You are the best!
wise words Ken thankyou
Ken, thank you for being an inspiration. When I was younger, your teachings helped me improve dramatically faster.
backing tracks or not, who cares? 99% of anyone successful uses them live and the average music listener has no idea they're listening to autotune and sampled instruments being playing by no one..
The proof is still in the singing, the point of a live show is to give those watching an experience they will never forget. Those who attended the SHOUT and Tamplin shows will never in their life forget it.
We are spoiled to Ken, the guy is a legend who's been walking the walk for like 100 years (sorry buddy). Everyone needs to take 15 steps back and think for themselves.
Sorry you have to this. Seen and heard you over and over including intimate (small audience) settings. Ken, you ALWAYS rocked! Much love pal❤🙏
Thank you, James!
K-Dawg - I've been listening to your songs since 1989. I've watched hundreds of your KTVA videos, watching you cancel out the music tracks and sing A capella. These videos made me an even bigger fan than I was back in the 80"s.
Seeing this recent smear campaign, I can't help but be reminded of exactly what was done to me after I was elected as Mayor of my city a while back. My election set a historical record for the most votes ever cast for any candidate, as well as the single largest upset against an incumbent in the city's history. I was elected to root out corruption and bring much needed reform. And I worked my ass off to do just that! And man, did I take the heat for it! I fulfilled EVERY promise made. I rooted out ALL the corruption. Abolished a $66M tax scam against residents, Completely transformed our Police Dept. Lowered Real Estate Taxes. Even issued real estate tax refund checks to many homeowners who were previously cheated. And I didn't even accept a salary or any benefits, as Mayor, whatsoever!
And, all said, if there is one thing I learned from the four years I spent away from my family, serving residents for free, it is this:
HATERS ARE GONNA HATE!
No matter how earnest my efforts... No matter how diligently, tirelessly, and selflessly I worked... No matter the sacrifice of my personal time, personal finances, etc.... No matter the benefits to the residents at large... No matter that I literally fulfilled EVERY campaign promise that I made... There were still those who attacked me. And they attacked me publicly. They attacked me viciously. They attacked me personally. They "doxed" me. And they did their best to back me down... Because they had AGENDAS! I was a threat to the powerbrokers. I was a threat to those who were profiting & using tax dollars as their personal slush-fund. But, I knew the truth... as did My Creator... And as did my family, and the majority of those who elected me to fight on their behalf... But it still wasn't very pleasant having my good name dragged through the mud....
One can only surmise that you must be a threat to someone in your industry. And if they can't compete, then smearing your reputation may seem like the only way for them to "get their market share"...
Anyway, just wanted to reach out and assure you that there are those who understand your plight and love what you're doing.
Keep Rocking, K-Dawg!
Good on you, paulserwatka. After what you went through, you can see why I don't cave to every demand that comes my way to do this and do that to "prove" that I actually sang that concert.
Ken I respect the way you just handled that. I myself don’t believe in using tracks on ANYTHING. 100% LIVE ALL THE WAY. But to each his own my way is my way and another’s way is theirs. I just think it’s a messed up world when this thing I call “Devil In A Box” aka The Internet can stir up so much horseshit.
Had I known you were going to be in Ohio, I would have hobbled on my broken ankle to get to listen to you! You are really right about becoming critical thinkers, Ken. I call the news our daily dose of propaganda.
I would love to see Shout live! Was that a one off or are you guys going to play more shows?
It was a reunion gig. The last time we played together was 15 years ago. We only got together for 3 days before the show.
I've listened to both Shout albums as well as the Tamplin albums hundreds of times and it's quite obvious that you're actually singing. I don't know what anyone thinks they're trying to prove by saying otherwise when it's quite obvious they've never immersed themselves in your recordings. Sure, you're using backing tracks, but who cares? That doesn't take away from your live vocals. Even Stryper during the 80s used backing tracks, but that doesn't mean they weren't singing the main parts.
Don't let the critics get you down Ken. You've still got it and I'm still a fan!
I enjoy this channel so much that I don't even care about all these accusations. Ken can belt while sitting down, I have to stand up just to yell at Chiefs games. People will believe what they want, ignore them and keep on keeping on.
😂 how old are the haters? Everyone who knows Ken for decades is still smiling 😂
I noticed that one going after you is also selling voice lessons. Hmm haha You can sing Ken, its obviously your voice in these clips.
Ken, Ken, I appreciate your comments about social media being a bunch of hype designed to get clicks and money. You’re bang on. But then you went all outrageous yourself by insisting that ALL investigative journalism is in the toilet. There are still many really good journalists out there doing great investigative work. Most of them in the so called mainstream media. I’m now retired, but I worked with some of them myself. So, please don’t dismiss them which such sweeping generalizations.
Fyi, I really appreciate all the singing advice you offer. Keep on trucking.
Thanks for your comment, grantgelinas. You are right, I shouldn't have used the word ALL. Maybe I should have said "many". We can't all be as close to perfect as the critics who are trying to beat me down. Keep on watching for more singing advice.
@@kentamplin I get your frustration in trying to get the truth out there amidst all the bullshit. It’s like whack a mole, hit one and another pops up. As a journalist I sometimes I struggle with this too, trying to explain away to family and friends some bullshit they’ve come across on social media. Good on you for keeping up the good fight. It’s hard work. Like they say, a lie can circle the globe twice before the truth can even put its pants on. Just know that your integrity, honesty and generosity bring much joy to a lot of people’s lives. I’m no superstar, but you’ve made me a better singer and helped me embrace my passion for song. And in turn, I’ve brought a lot of fun and joy to the lives of others. Thank you for that. You are a good man Ken Tamplin.
Ken doesn't need to prove himself to the haters, all great people have their jealous detractors, Ken has proved that he's one of the very best singers of all time!
I been waiting on this video. So you know I didn't believe 😂 i even made a comment on the one video.
Social Media is an absolute Broadsheet & Ledger... They just keep running out of original ideas, that's all. Not mainly about the views in my opinion. It's insane how many You Tube Chanels copied the critics, after the first channel posted the news. AI is simply not going to be taken away from industry standards. it's not cool when heavily used. I'm not against it either. The gool is to have a perfect performance no matter what technology was used. The show was an absolute stunner, and it must go on. Ken rocks live!!! He proved it a million times already. Hopefully million and one will shut the pointless critics.
Love what you brother!
Screw the haters, Ken! You and your band killed it! Just like the old days, you still got it :)))
Great upload Ken. Never doubted you for a second 👍
Ken, you and your cousin Sammy Hagar both share an amazing talent, i give you nothing but respect for how you handled this nonsense and keeping absolutely positive, thanks for the awesome content my brother!!
I don't think they are blood kin.
haters gonna hate. People want to bring ; artists down as always. everyone uses those backing tracks. you are a great singer and screw the haters
God bless them all.
I will always be a fan of Ken. I grew up singing, but I never thought that I would be as great of a singer as my rock n roll heroes. Ken helped ignite my passion for singing again, and now I am a lead singer in a band. Thanks, Ken!
Forget the haters. You're awesome bro.❤
Come si dice a Roma "fregatene", vai avanti, sei un grande, tutta invidia, falli cuocere nel loro brodo... La miseria e la pochezza di certa gente non ti appartiene, fottitene e continua così, a farci compagnia e a farci sognare con le splendide cover, soprattutto di Gabby, Kati e Alyona... Triste gente che vorrebbe, ma non può... Vai Ken, sei tutti noi❤
Saw the concert post. Liked it a lot....everybody uses backing tracks;part of the biz. Glad U adressed the noise & still enjoy your instruction & students showcasing their talent! I KNOW Ken can outsing this former drummer/novice singer & most of his critics....because he's put in the work,over the years.
These comments don't look like bots to me! (That's another accusation they made)
Hey man.. you rock.. I'm not sure why they are attacking you... But this is a perfect retort 😂!
You're great .
And the fact that you've never done a video before about bands using backing tracks makes this even more validates your gennuinity.. is that a word?
Well it is now... Oh nooooo here come the trolls!
I see those clowns coming after you Ken you’re still the man 🤷🏾♂️
The so called "A list" pop stars are the ones who always lip sync. Ken is the real deal!
I’m thinking for myself and I think you’re a completely brilliant teacher. Thank you for everything you do . Keep it up please.
You rock harder than any of those wannabes Ken! Keep teaching us well brother
I have both Shout albums and TAMPLIN on CD, I'm over 50 and still listening 🎧 , sounds intensely frontline to me!!!
Incredible that people hate on you because you have god's given talent! you are amazing you are related to the almighty Sammy hagar no wonder you can last that long in the business and still BELT LIKE CRAZY!!! long live!!
Dude, Rush used to use backing tracks live on almost every song back in the day, because they had so much going on in the studios, they couldn't reproduce the sound with just three guys! And those were nothing more that some of the most talented musicians every to grace the earth. Forget the haters, they are out to do the devil's business! Love ya, man, but unfortunately, I can't afford your program, so I get what I can from your TH-cam channel, and it has helped me a ton. I have been singing and also have been a multiinstrumentalist my whole life. I have albums all over steraming sites (Pandora, Spotify, iTunes, etc.), and I just turned 61 years old. Yikes! Noticeably, things have taken a dark turn (vocally AND healthwise), with age, but you have kept me above water, at the very least. I am about to release my next album, and I have you to thank for some of what you've done for me on those rough days! Love ya Ken!
@@fruitcaketravel First of all, I never said the vocals were mimed! They never did many or any harmony vocals in their songs, so that wasn't an issue. They had backing tracks going for rhythm guitar and some bass and synth effects when Geddy had to do both at the same time. He did use a foot pedal when he could, but sometimes a song would require bass runs AND multi-fingering on the keyboard simultaneously. They even talked about it in a Guitar World interview done in the late '70s or early '80s when they were asked how they produce the mountain of sound when live in concert. So, no, not everything was live. Take a hike, fruity.
Ken... Mostly True and Mostly Funny...
I was in a Rock Band in Seattle during the 80's... we were going to name it 'Deaf Leotards' but Def Leppard was already taken... and they would have sued us... so we named it 'Blind Kitten'...
We were so bad that the audience threw stuff at us and yelled 'You Suck'...
Never wanting to let a Marketing Opportunity to pass by I re-named our group 'We Suck'... after that people came out in droves to hear us play bad music and whenever they yelled 'You Suck' we just yelled back 'We Suck'... audience Loved it and went Wild...
I have tracked down my old Band Mates... planning a 'Reunion Tour' soon... yes us old fogies can still Rock like the best of them...
I re-named our Band... we are now called 'We Still Suck'... audience is going to eat it up...
Funny story!
@@kentamplin Thanks Ken...
Ken,you are a great singer.It’s ridiculous that some people that clearly don’t have the ability and the skill that you have,can criticize you. I stand with you all the way.
Criticial thinking is rare these days. You are the real deal Ken. Don't let internet trolls steal your JOY!
You know where I am my brother! You know I have engaged with many of these people calling you a "fraud" In 6 months to a year i will CATEGORICALLY be able to tell EVERYONE how through your training I built my BEST VOICE EVAH! 🔥🔥🔥
I saw the show here on YT. Haven't thought that it would be lip synced for a minute. Because I know from god knows how many videos that you're able to pull it off. Fantastic show!!!!!!
Ken!!!! You Rock…. Plain and simple! Been listening to you since the 80’s. Your concert was awesome, and was good to see “Shout” back in action. Your vocals were fantastic. We all use backing tracks to give the audience the best experience possible. All good man. Don’t listen to the haters. Back in the 80’s I always told people how you was one of the hardest working musicians out there, and you are still at it! Keep on rocking! We love ya!
Love your stuff Ken and your students. Love your originals. The non-stop uploading of videos against you in my thinking just shows they want view counts and have to keep loading vids to troll and trash you to get the counts. If it was that drastic of a scenario and diabolical event wouldn't one solid truth vid take the platform over going off in a viral storm? I'm totally turned off by the vids even popping up at this point. In the meantime will you pull up an old father daughter vid of Foxes and Fossils Our Lips are Sealed cover and tell me what you think of the harmony and the timing ... I think it's incredible. Carry on and keep moving forward Ken.
Personally I don't like bands using backing tracks, I know is a common practice now for a good number of reasons, but that doesn't mean you're not legit. You REALLY can sing and I really like how you sing classic rock songs, if I were nearly half as good as you are I would become a pain for everyone because I will be singing the whole day lol. Don't fall for the TH-cam drama, rock on!
I think that a LOT of artists are playing to clicks, because they’re also using backing tracks for impossible backing vocals, maybe some ambient instrumentation (strings, etc),etc. I know the band Shout are not singing those high backing vocals (because they’re actually Ken’s studio vocals). But that being said - I believe his lead vocals are live.
We all know he can sing… 🎶🤘🏼
GET IT KEN! THAT ENDING WAS SO EPIC I SPIT COFFEE OVER MY MONITOR!
Ha ha.
Ken Tamplin es para mi uno de los mejores cantantes cristianos y seculares. Tengo 69 años y le sigo desde hace mas de 30 años cuando csntaba con Joshua, por cierto mi hijo pequeño se llama Joshua. Sus incursiones en el flamenco me parecen antologicas. Mid nigth in Perú es una obra de arte. Tengo tods su discografia y ha dia de hoy ls sigo escuchando y me encanta todo lo que hace. Dios te bendiga.
Keep up the dope work
Your technique works and my band IronWrath uses it and we appreciate your hard work! Thank you for this video my brother!
Ken thank you for who you are, and thank you for sharing your singing secrets with us. I never believed those videos talking bs.
This video led me to check out the first two albums by your band Shout. Wow! That's good stuff! Glad I was able to discover your music.
Welcome aboard!
Ken’s the reason I have 3 shows in the next 4 days. 2 yrs ago people would pay me NOT to sing.
So happy to hear that, immichaelh!
Your still good in my book bro ..I've taken some tips from you that's enhanced my audio slave covers
Ken you rock and are a PRO 😊 they are pathetic and greedy😢
Ken is right here. The algorithm is driving the negative stuff. Just search TH-cam and you’ll find lots of videos teaching people how to use backing tracks.
The song Winners or losers is an All time favourite song of mine.
Ken is an outstanding muscian
Oh thank you for adressing this! When I seen your name in my reccomend from a differrent channel, I was like what did my boy do!!?? This all came outta nowhere...People need to stop with false accusations and do there research before they decide to make a video slandering someone, as there playing with peoples careers...
Ken, I just want to say that it was a real privilege to meet/watch Shout tear up the stage at Immortal Festival. The critical thinking aspect of your video is very important and I agree 100% with you. People are letting headlines make up their minds instead of thinking for themselves. I've always looked up to the way you carry yourself and will continue to do so. Thank you for being unapologetically you, and I hope to see you live again real soon! :)
Long live Shout!
I seldom see shows without backing tracks. So this is in fact a practical way to perform. Just imagine to use a synthesizer and keyboards is always a fake instrument but it got accepted as the way to bring it all on stage at once.
So I never see a whole orchestra to a rockband. So just get used to the way modern bands perform.
Also as I know the green TAMPLIN album super well I always am happy to see it as close to the original as possible. So I am happy if it is close.
Good musicians will be able to not only have the sound on the album but manage to have it sound the same on stage without too many backings.
So Tamplin used some stuff but that was the exact right thing to do. I saw him live in 1993 and 2010 and all live stuff was just professional. I never ever felt betrayed or faked.