Together with lyricist Billy Steinberg, Kelly Senior became unstoppable, writing hit after hit in the 80’s. “Lived through the golden era of music, and then moved to LA in the 70’s and became a top background vocal session singer, working paycheck-to-paycheck, writing when he could.” “He was a teenager when The Beatles were thriving,” says Kelly. Kelly’s father started playing in bands in the Midwest when he was 14.
“My old man has an awesome story to how he got to where he is,” he tells American Songwriter. “I find that is the same road I have taken, minus the hit after hit part.” His songs may not be as big as his father’s have been, but they’re still an influential part of his journey, which sees Kelly release his latest song this week, the upbeat Am I Ever Gonna See You Again? Tyson Kelly could just ride the coat-tails of his father’s success - given that Tom Kelly has written smash hits for everyone from Madonna to the Pretenders and the late Whitney Houston - but the indie pop singer has been traveling down his own path.
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