Midwest Kings

Midwest Kings (MWK)

Background information
Origin| Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
Genres| Alternative rock, post-grunge, hard rock
Years active| 2001–present
Members| Andy Skib (lead vocals, guitar)
Neal Tiemann (lead guitar, backing vocals)
David Cook (guitar, backing vocals)
Kyle Peek (drums)
Joey Clement (bass)
Past members| Josh Center (drums)
Robby Merrick (drums)
Justin Briggs (bass)
Bryan Jewett (bass)

Midwest Kings (aka MWK) is a touring band based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, whose most notable member is David Cook, winner of the seventh season of American Idol. Described as a "regional touring band", the Midwest Kings play throughout the midwest, including gigs in states ranging from their home base of Oklahoma, through Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and Wisconsin.[1]

## Discography

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### Albums

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* Song for a King
* Winds of Change: The Acoustics
* Midwest Kings (2003)[2]
* Judging a Bullet (2005)[3]
* Incoherent With Desire to Move On (2006)[4]
* Luna Despierta (2008)
* The Sanctuary Live Sessions (2010)
* Luna Espera (2011)
* Luna Se Hunde (2012)

## References

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1. ^ "Tulsa Singer Cook Rocks American Idol" story by Sean Murphy for the Associated Press. Describes the effect that the band had on David Cook.
2. ^ "Concert Preview: Father knows best". Tulsa World. June 6, 2003. Retrieved July 24, 2009.
3. ^ "Concert Preview: Splinters and screws". Tulsa World. September 24, 2004. Retrieved July 24, 2009.
4. ^ "CD Review: Midwest Kings EP worthy of big label". Tulsa World. December 3, 2006. Retrieved July 24, 2009.

## External links

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* Midwest Kings on MySpace
* NealTiemann.com
* Official Website
* Midwest Kings Twitter Page
* Midwest Kings on RockAlmanac.com

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