Spotlight: Allied Artists Music Sensation Rocky Kramer

Hailing from the Scandinavian Peninsula country of Norway, Rocky Kramer is a modern-day Viking, ready to conquer the hearts, minds, and souls of rock enthusiasts worldwide. Armed with his guitar, this Metal 101 graduate possesses a triple threat as a composer, vocalist, and exceptional musician. Adding 'actor' to his repertoire, Rocky has secured the lead role in the upcoming Mutt Productions time-travel feature film, "Rockin' In Time." In the film, he portrays an up-and-coming 1984 rock star who finds himself transported forty years into the future, landing in the year 2024. "Rockin' In Time" brings together Rocky with 1980s rock legends, as they rally to help their time-traveling friend find his way back to 1984.

Born to musician parents in the 1990s, Rocky inherited their passion for music, ultimately becoming Norway's ambassador of rock. While some households have a single piano, Rocky's home had two – one for each floor. His father, a first violinist for the Trondheim Symphony Orchestra, and his mother, an accomplished pianist, provided a musical upbringing. At the age of four, young Rocky began to explore this vast instrument, discovering his ability to play melodies, igniting his musical curiosity.

Rocky is a devout "Fender® man," influenced by his lifelong idol, Yngwie Malmsteen, who also worships Fender® guitars. He fell in love with the guitar for its freedom and the unique sounds he could create. Although an accomplished pianist, he found the piano too traditional for his rock tastes. Another instrument that caught Rocky's eye was the drums, and he became an agile drummer. However, the choice between drums and guitar was settled when Rocky formed his first band, as there was another friend who could play drums while he was the only one capable of handling the guitar.

Over the years, Rocky formed several bands, including Svidd Rock, Psycho Soldiers, Black Magic, Dark Symphony, and, finally, Armed Science. By the age of 16, his bands had gained legendary status among local audiences, even earning top honors at the UKM Regional Music Competition with Armed Science, narrowly missing the national championship.

Rocky's musical journey began early, with him writing songs on the family piano at age four. By age 13, he had completed his first album, followed by his second a year later, and a third album emerged a year after that. By the age of 17, he had completed his fourth album, all of which were concept albums exploring the challenges of youth during formative years.

As Rocky entered high school, he and his bands had become well-known throughout Trondheim and gained recognition across the country. Driven by a level of dedication surpassing that of his bandmates, Rocky decided to focus on honing his skills as a singer-songwriter and began performing as a solo artist. He also picked up a keyboard, allowing him to record his own music and create demos for his completed albums. With a strong foundation in classical music from his father, Rocky blended various genres to craft his unique sound, resulting in metal symphonies for rock enthusiasts. He spent a year in university studying film before leaving for the United States to further enhance his English language skills. Despite Norwegian being his native language, Rocky felt that he could best convey music in English and now comfortably switches between both languages.

While in the United States, Rocky caught the attention of the Allied Artists Music Group, signing a deal with the label. The late Stephan Bauer, then President of Allied Artists Music Group (known for Led Zeppelin and The Rolling Stones), praised Rocky as the essence of modern metal, mixed with a tenacity that makes rock legends. Bauer expressed pride in having Rocky on the label, anticipating that audiences would find his music invigorating and his message captivating.

Rocky's debut album, "FIRESTORM," released by Allied Artists Music Group in 2019, achieved immediate chart success, with the first single "Rock Star" reaching #1 on the Global DRT chart. This success translated into physical and online sales, streaming, and award nominations. Rocky toured England with Buckcherry at the end of 2019 and had plans for a U.S. and Asian tour in 2020, but the Covid-19 pandemic interrupted those plans. Undeterred, he launched "Rock & Roll Tuesdays with Rocky Kramer," a weekly live broadcast on Twitch TV, attracting interactive audiences from around the world. With over a hundred episodes to his credit, Rocky's reputation as both an iconic guitarist and talented vocalist soared. In 2021, he traveled to New York City to perform the National Anthem with Anthrax's Joey Belladona on vocals and showcase his hit single "Rock Star" at the 20th-anniversary commemoration of the 9/11 World Trade Center attacks. Leveraging his growing reputation as a rock guitar "shredder," Rocky was selected to record and film a commercial for the 2022 Toyota Tacoma and was voted Best New Male Rock Musician by the editors of Rock Over America Magazine. Rocky is a proud member of The Recording Academy ("The Grammys") and represented the membership as a Congressional advocate in 2022. Currently, Rocky is recording his sophomore album, "Alone In The Rain," and will be portraying Lars Olsen, the lead character in the upcoming feature film "Rockin' In Time," which will feature compositions penned by Kramer.

Rocky proudly endorses a range of musical products and equipment, including Fender® Guitars, ENGL Amplifiers, ClearTone Strings,® Jim Dunlop® Jazz III Guitar Picks & Cry Baby® Wah Wah, Guild® 12-String Acoustic Guitars, Spiral Electric FX Pedals, Fractal Audio Systems AXE-FX III, and Korg® Nautilus 88 Workstations. He exclusively endorses products he genuinely enjoys playing.

The official website for Rocky Kramer may be found at https://www.rockykramer.com

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