Newark, New Jersey
Kevin W. Kavanaugh, 59, of Red Bank, N.J., one of the Jersey Shore's most legendary musicians, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 4, 2011, after a brief illness. Kevin was born in West Orange, N.J., and grew up in Middletown, N.J., where he began what became his lifelong love of music by...
Read MoreJulie and I drove down from Monmouth County NJ to see Bruce Springsteen and the band in Richmond Virginia. Kevin was Julie's neighbor. His buddy Bert also went. Packed into Julie's cool Barracuda. Round trip. The big act was Ike And Tina Turner. When you're young you're immortal. Made it home ok.
Dorothea Killian 'Fifi'
June 12, 2024 | Friend
Returning back to my teenage idol Southside Johnny and realises how vital/important Kevin´s talent is for the sound. Thanks for the great performance!
Hans
June 06, 2024 | Other
Thank you for making my chilhood special with your piano playing with the Asbury Jukes
Sean Guess
October 25, 2023 | Other
I hope you’ve met up with Leon Russell. Miss you.
Tommy Zvoncheck
June 12, 2021 | Friend
Thank you to Kevin for many happy memories. I extend my sincere condolences to his family.
Kevin McCarthy
July 05, 2011 | Princeton, NJ
Kevin; Best wishes on your next trip. Enjoy the music? Yeah.-Fifi
July 04, 2011
really one of the kindest and talented men that there ever was. Thank you for ALWAYS being friendly, warm and real.
Fredo will be treated with all the love you gave him and we talk about you to him everyday.
xoxox
Debra Rothenberg
July 01, 2011 | NYC, NY
Another great one gone. Listening to KK play right now. A true original!!!
Steven Tabarez
June 30, 2011 | Ventura, CA
Rest in peace Kevin. I will see you when I get to the other side. Save room on the piano bench for me.
Tommy Zvoncheck
June 30, 2011 | Largo,, FL
