| Human Profile | |
| Name: | Kevin Rene Cadogan |
| Birthday: | August 14, 1970 (age 55 years), Born in Oakland, California |
| Height: | 6'1" (185 cm) |
| Education: | Berkeley High School (Diploma) San Francisco State University (BA), Broadcast Communications |
| Subscribers: | 203 |
| Views: | 42,343 |
| YouTube Revenue: | $42 - $212 |
| Videos: | 37 |
| Channel Created: | December 2013 |
Overview
Kevin Rene Cadogan is an American and Irish musician, songwriter, and guitarist recognized as a founding member and lead guitarist of Third Eye Blind, instrumental in shaping the band’s sound and co-writing hits including “How’s It Going to Be,” who later embarked on a solo career and co-founded projects like XEB.
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Early Life and Musical Beginnings
Kevin Rene Cadogan was born on August 14, 1970, in Oakland, California. As a child, he lived in England for two years while his father was on a teaching sabbatical, before the family settled in Berkeley, California. Growing up, Cadogan maintained a connection to his family’s Irish heritage and holds dual American and Irish citizenship.
His interest in music began at the age of 12 when he started playing the guitar. He soon began performing in various local bands. As a developing guitarist in the vibrant Bay Area music scene, Cadogan became a student of the renowned guitar virtuoso Joe Satriani. Cadogan attended Berkeley public schools, graduating in 1988. He then pursued higher education at San Francisco State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in broadcast communications in 1993.
Third Eye Blind Formation and Success
In 1993, a pivotal meeting occurred when Cadogan was introduced to Stephan Jenkins at a concert in San Francisco. This introduction led to a songwriting partnership that would form the foundation of the band Third Eye Blind. The duo began jamming and performing together, quickly gaining traction in the Bay Area.
As a founding member and the lead guitarist, Cadogan was instrumental in shaping the band’s signature sound. In May 1996, he and Jenkins signed a significant record deal with Elektra Records, which was reported to be the largest ever for an unsigned artist at the time.
The band’s self-titled debut album, Third Eye Blind, was released in 1997 to massive commercial success. Cadogan co-wrote ten of the album’s fourteen tracks, including some of their most iconic hits like “How’s It Going to Be,” “Losing a Whole Year,” and “Graduate.” His songwriting contributions were recognized when he and Jenkins won a California Music Award for Best Songwriter. Cadogan also received nominations for three consecutive years as Best Guitarist in California, alongside notable guitarists such as Kirk Hammett of Metallica and Tom Morello of Rage Against the Machine. He went on to co-write six songs on the band’s second album, Blue, released in 1999.
Departure and Legal Dispute
In January 2000, Cadogan’s tenure with Third Eye Blind came to an end. His departure was contentious and led to a legal battle. Cadogan stated that he was dismissed from the band over business disagreements, particularly concerning a proposed deal with Elektra Records and the ownership structure of the band. He filed a lawsuit alleging wrongful termination and the withholding of royalties. The lawsuit was settled out of court in 2002 for an undisclosed amount.
Post-Third Eye Blind Career
Following his departure from Third Eye Blind, Kevin Rene Cadogan embarked on a solo career and has been involved in several musical projects. He released three solo albums: 12 Nights in Studio A, Thousand Yard Stare, and Wunderfoot.
He formed a new band called Bully, which later underwent name changes to Cadogan and Cousin Kevin. In 2007, he co-founded the band Radio Angel with Steve Harwell of Smash Mouth and Eric Stock of Stroke 9.
More recently, Cadogan has reconnected with former Third Eye Blind bassist Arion Salazar. In 2016, they formed a new group initially called Cadogan & Salazar, which later became XEB. XEB also includes another former Third Eye Blind member, Tony Fredianelli. The band has toured, notably performing a 20th-anniversary tour for Third Eye Blind’s debut album, playing the influential record in its entirety for fans.
Personal Life
Kevin Rene Cadogan lives with his wife and three children in Berkeley. He remains an active musician, continuing to write, record, and perform music. His YouTube channel, with the user ID “UCQwHMaexvyGOHPDgKcoutlQ”, is not associated with him and belongs to Australian automotive journalist John Cadogan.