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Kenny Wayne Shepherd Celebrates 30 Years of Ledbetter Heights: The 30th Anniversary Sessions

9/5/2026

 
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Kenny Wayne Shepherd Celebrates 30 Years of Ledbetter Heights: The 30th Anniversary Sessions
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​Three decades after exploding onto the rock scene with his groundbreaking debut album Ledbetter Heights, Kenny Wayne Shepherd is celebrating the milestone with the release of Ledbetter Heights: The 30th Anniversary Sessions, a newly reimagined version of the album that launched his career and helped redefine modern blues rock.

At a time when grunge dominated mainstream music, the then-teenage guitarist from Louisiana broke through with a bold blues-rock sound that earned multiple Top 10 rock singles and established him as one of the genre’s most influential voices.

“This is the album that put me on the map,” Shepherd says. “My goal has always been to make music that is unfiltered and straight from the heart, and Ledbetter Heights is an album I’m very proud of.”

Now, 30 years later, Shepherd revisits the landmark release with fresh perspective, renewed energy, and the experience of a seasoned musician and producer. Ledbetter Heights: The 30th Anniversary Sessions features updated recordings of the original songs along with vocals from Shepherd’s longtime collaborator Noah Hunt, bringing new depth and power to the classic material.

“Revisiting this album put me back in touch with the wonder and excitement of those days,” Shepherd reflects. “I didn’t know what lay ahead at the time, but I’m very grateful for what came from it.”
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Blending nostalgia with artistic growth, the anniversary collection honors the spirit of the original while showcasing how Shepherd’s musicianship has evolved over the past three decades. The release is expected to resonate with longtime fans while introducing a new generation to the album that helped shape contemporary blues rock.
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Tracklist:
01. Born with a Broken Heart
02. Deja Voodoo
03. Aberdeen
04. Shame, Shame, Shame
05. One Foot on the Path
06. Everybody Gets the Blues
07. While We Cry (Live)
08. I’m Leaving You (Commit a Crime)
09. (Let Me Up) I’ve Had Enough
10. Riverside
11. What’s Goin’ Down
12. Ledbetter Heights

Website: 
kennywayneshepherd.net


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