Keb’ Mo’

About

Kevin Roosevelt Moore, known as Keb' Mo', is an American blues musician born in South Los Angeles on October 3, 1951. A singer, guitarist, and songwriter, he has built a career rooted in authentic blues expression while drawing inspiration from multiple musical traditions. His distinctive post-modern blues style weaves together influences from folk, rock, jazz, pop, and country, creating a sound that bridges genres and generations. The moniker "Keb Mo'" emerged as a "street talk" abbreviation of his given name, coined by his original drummer Quentin Dennard and later adopted by his record label as part of his artistic identity.

Keb' Mo' has been described as "a living link to the seminal Delta blues that travelled up the Mississippi River and across the expanse of America," a testament to his deep connection to blues tradition and his role in keeping the genre vital for contemporary audiences. Now based in Nashville, Tennessee, he continues to work as a recording artist and performer, maintaining a career that honors blues heritage while remaining creatively relevant. His ability to synthesize historical blues sensibilities with modern influences has made him a respected figure in contemporary American music.