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Kenneth Kessie Obituary
On August 4, 2012, Kenneth Kessie, passed away.
Kenneth attended Riverside Drive School, Miliken and Grant High School. He graduated San Francisco State. Kenneth became a renowned Recording Engineer and worked with Celine Dion, En Vogue, Belinda Carlisle, Tony! Toni! Tone!, and the soundtrack for "Apocalypse Now". He was loved and respected because he was a kind, compassionate and brilliant human being. He was a beloved soul and he will be missed.
Kenneth is survived by his mother, Teddi Kessie; and his wife, Maureen Droney.
A Memorial Service will be held at the home of Teddi Kessie on Sunday, August 19, 2012, 5:30 p.m.
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Larry Russell
November 6, 2022
I worked with Ken in the summer of 1981 for Gene Sarazen's album. This was produced by Billy Cross and recorded at the Automat in SF.
Players on this album were Billy Cross, Allen Pasqua, Jim Gordon, and Larry Russell.
Ken was an excellent engineer. He was definitely fun to work with. RIP
September 27, 2012
Loved Ken. Spent many hours in session with him in a variety of contexts and all were fun, rigorous and positive. Terribly sorry to hear of our loss.
Carol Bozzio
September 24, 2012
I will always remember you as a great producer and engineer and the fun we had in the studio sessions for Modern Rocketry with Morey, Katie and Kathy. You will be missed, Ken.
Jeff Mehl
September 23, 2012
Goodbye Ken. When I picture your face so many memories come back. Maureen, Jo, Morey, Tip, Marty. The list goes on. Thanks for the patience and help, you'll be missed.
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Katie Guthorn
September 23, 2012
Ken was the songwriting partner for many years of my late husband, Morey Goldstein, who passed away in 2008. Thanks, Ken, for all those wonderful Modern Rocketry memories! Love, Katie
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