
Kenneth Alexander Christian
August 7, 1960 – December 14, 2022
Kenneth Alexander Christian, 62, a renowned musician and computer whiz, passed away the week of Monday, December 12, 2022, in his home after coping for years with the residuals of a chronic medical condition. As a graduate of Richmond Public Schools’ Open High, he completed two Associate degrees from J. Sargeant Reynolds’ and Bryant & Stratton. Kenneth was baptized at Fourth Baptist Church, and later became a member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church (Fulton).
His passion for music began in Pre-K, where he learned to play the drums. His talents later manifested in assorted instruments, such as the trumpet, bass, and keyboard and prominently featured across the East Coast.
Locally known by some as the “baddest bass on the East Coast,” Kenneth played with many staple bands from the Richmond area, including Spectrum and Mike Harris. He relocated to New York, where he experienced expedited success, landing auditions with Patti LaBelle and Whitney Houston in the first two weeks. He toured domestically and internationally with chart toppers BBCS&M, Chaka Khan, Melba Moore, Freddy Jackson, and Atlantic Starr.
Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents and sister. He is survived by a plethora of family members and friends, both foreign and domestic. His music will reverberate in the hearts and minds of those who heard his joy and witnessed his humility.
A memorial service is not planned.
I love you very much, Uncle Kenneth. I wish you peace, joy, and comfort. Rest in Power
I offer Condolences for your loss, to Family & Friends.
I will miss conversations w/ Kenneth , always mannerable & polite & a gentleman holding door open for me. #SOARHIGH …. R.I.P. …. your neighbor BB
My dear Uncle Kenneth,
I can’t believe I have to do this today, now, I can hardly believe I have to say “so long” so soon. I am thankful 🙏 for the time we’ve had together ❤️ I am thankful 🙏 for the conversation we had about you and I and the children: John, Briana,
Simone & Andre, Teferra, and Parker, your great great niece, and my great niece. 💖 I know we were proud 👏 of each of them. We are proud 👏 of each other. I thank Our Father for all He gave us, He has given 🙏 us . . . the time to LOVE each other. Family is all we have! He gave us each other to LOVE! ❤️ He gave us family to carry in our hearts, today, tomorrow, yesterday, for always. Rest in Power, Our Father’s Got This for always IJN! 💙
I am the keyboard player for Spectrum and would love to share with the family a few of the treasured photos that I have of him and the band. I could not upload anything to this site.
We had a hit record in 1976 called “Let’s Fall In Love” and Kenny was a major part of our show when he demonstrated his commanding mastery of the bass instrument…! Musicians would watch in amazement to see some of the things that he did!!!
Please reach out to me at [email protected] and I will share what I can!
Condolences to the family. Not sure if we are related because my maiden name is Christian. I grew up in. New Kent County. Love the things Kenneth did in live in his life. Landing auditions with Patti LaBelle and Whitney Houston in the first two weeks. He toured domestically and internationally with chart toppers BBCS&M, Chaka Khan, Melba Moore, Freddy Jackson, and Atlantic Starr. Which these performers are some of my favorites.
To one of the greatest bass players I had the pleasure of gigging with. We had big fun playing with Mike Harris & Feedback back in the mid ’70s. Rest In Peace my brother and sending my deepest condolences to the family.
I am deeply saddened to find out that one of the most amazing musicians, gentleman and friend is gone…! Kenny was a God fearing man so we know that he is now in a much better place!!!
I am the keyboard player for Spectrum and would love to share with the family a few of the treasured photos that I have of him and the band. I could not upload anything to this site.
We had a hit record in 1976 called “Let’s Fall In Love” and Kenny was a major part of our show when he demonstrated his commanding mastery of the bass instrument…! Musicians would watch in amazement to see some of the things that he did!!!
Please reach out to me at [email protected] and I will share what I can!
Blessings Love & Peace to the family!!!
Heartfelt Condolences to the Family.
I am saddened by the passing of Mr. Christian. In knowing him, he was a kind, polite, caring and humble man. He was also a gentleman who always opened doors for ladies. Mr. Christian often spoke of his family, whom he loved and cherished. He enjoyed talking with friends, attending community functions and eating a lot of good food.
In talking with Mr. Christian, he never bragged or boasted about his famous music career history. He mentioned he played bass guitar, for famous people, (e.g. Whitney Houston, Patti LaBelle,), and toured with famous people, (e.g. Chaka Khan, Melba Moore).
Mr. Christian’s passion was his music and he was interested in composing his own songs.
I will greatly miss Mr. Christian, as will many, many others.
He was loved by many but GOD loved him best.
I never met Kenneth and only spoke to him on the phone a few times, but I came to know him through the many stories told by Robin and Ethel, where I came to hear about his musical gifts and feel the love and affection that the sisters had for their brother. His song will be missed.