Kenn Pierog

"Little Kenny" began his musical career at age 3, when his father, also a musician, introduced him to the accordion. Hearing no rock ‘n' roll songs that featured the accordion, Kenny rejected the instrument and began to study guitar at 8 and drums at 10. Adopting a "do it all myself" attitude, he began working professionally at age 13, singing and playing drums in wedding bands, all the while playing guitar and bass in neighborhood garage bands. While still in his teens, Kenn started writing songs for his band and others' to perform, and began to give guitar and drum lessons to neighborhood kids, which later turned into a full-time job. During his college years, Kenn met Bill Drobile, who unknowingly became his musical mentor and "taught me a shitload about harmony and theory". Kenn was inspired to explore new directions in his own music, resulting in many hours of fresh, original recordings.

Bill and Kenn played in several bands together over the years, leading up to the formation of Earthrise.  By this time Kenn was establishing himself as a studio musician, playing guitar, bass, drums and singing background vocals for many local recording sessions.  He was also working professionally as a graphic artist, an occupation that would consume more of his time as he matured.

Kenn still spends countless hours writing songs and recording demos in his home studio. He currently gigs on weekends with a wedding band, an oldies rock band, and a 15-piece orchestra, while maintaining an established career in the exhibit industry. He and his wife, Kathi, reside in the small town of Maple Shade, New Jersey, and enjoy taking long, relaxing rides together on their motorcycle. And, oh yeah...no kids!