***picture by Joseph Cultice***
As many of you know, Kevin was named one of Playgirl Magazine's "Ten Hottest Rockers" last August. I must say, those people have EXCELLENT taste! Sorry the article didn't scan clearly, but that's easily remedied by a little extra typing on my part. I don't mind...I mean, LOOK at this man! :)
"All it takes is one look at and a listen to Better Than Ezra's Kevin Griffin to know why women line up in droves to soak up the lead singer of this hard-rocking trio from the heartlands of Louisiana. While on-stage, his velvety, commanding voice strokes a song's lyrics like his hand would an outstretched cat. His keen musical and emotional intelligence understand the beauty of the simple, perfect hook. A trademark sensual stance- leaning into the mic, his right leg bent and pointing at the ground- evokes memories of the early, riveting Elvis. Kevin's Southern-gentleman manners are also irresistible. He opens doors for others, lights their cigarettes, a exercises the courteous ways that all mother's wish upon their sons.
BTE got it's start at frat parties and the Baton Rouge club circuit before releasing their first album, 1990's Surprise. Deluxe followed five years later, producing the hit singles "Rosealia," "Good," and "In The Blood."
When last we checked, this 6'2" 26-year-old didn't have a heavy romantic steady. That's why we're advising a girl looking to catch Kevin's eye to wear Urbann Decay- i.e., uniquely colored- nail polish because we've heard that really floats his boat. For her trouble, our Ezra expert also reports, she would be rewarded with hard proof that a tall man with big hands really does have a mighty missile. Fly us to the moon!"- Playgirl/August '96
ALAS! Since this article was published last year a couple of things have changed. Along with Kevin aging a year (actually, he'll be 29 in October), Kevin now has a very steady girlfriend, and upon last report they are living together. Such a tragedy for all of the female kind! :)
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