Syd Kitchen date of birth:
February 14, 1951
How old was Syd Kitchen when died?
60
Where was Syd Kitchen born?
Durban, South Africa
When did Syd Kitchen die?
March 22, 2011
Where did Syd Kitchen die?
Durban, South Africa
Why did Syd Kitchen die?
Cancer
Syd Kitchen body shape:
Average
What color are Syd Kitchen's eyes?
Blue
What color is Syd Kitchen's hair?
Brown - Dark
Is Syd Kitchen gay or straight?
Straight
What is Syd Kitchen's ethnicity?
White
What is Syd Kitchen nationality?
South African
What is Syd Kitchen's occupation?
Musician, singer-songwriter, poet
What genre is Syd Kitchen's work?
Folk Music, Jazz, African, World music, Celtic, Rock Music
What instruments does Syd Kitchen play?
Guitar, Vocals, Mandolin, Sitar, Hosepipe Flute
Short Biography
Sydney Stanley Kitchen (14 February 1951 – 22 March 2011), was a South African guitarist, singer-songwriter and poet. Because of his uncompromising attitude towards the music industry he became an iconic figure in his native South Africa, and also around the world, albeit in relatively small circles. Up until his death he was the only artist to perform at every single Splashy Fen festival. He was known for the socio-political messages of his lyrics, while the title of his 2001 album, Africa's Not for Sissies, became one of the most popular one-liners in South Africa. A documentary film was recently released on his life entitled "Fool in a Bubble". Kitchen's career of over 45 years as a performing musician gave him a richly varied musical background. He was involved in a host of musical ventures that included Harry was a Snake, an experimental acoustic outfit, Curry and Rice with guitarist Steve Newman, the seven-piece jazz outfit Equinoxe, Bafo Bafo with Zulu guitarist Madala Kunene, The Aquarian Quartet with fellow aquarians Tony Cox, Steve Newman and Greg Georgiades and of course his own solo career.