Mike Kennerty (born Michael Brian Kennerty) on July 20, 1980 in Houston, Texas is the rhythm guitarist and backing vocalist for The All-American Rejects.

Mike is a founding member and guitarist of the punk band These Enzymes, along with bandmate and drummer, Chris Gaylor.

He produced and played guitar on Ben Weasel’s album These Ones Are Bitter. He is also the owner of Edmond Records, which specializes in colored vinyl pressings, including Ben Weasel’s latest album.

Mike has a love for Dr.Pepper and Taco Bell, at which he has said he used to work.

Mike uses variety of guitars, mainly his Gibson SG Standard in white, and multiple Washburn guitars. His choice in amps are the same as fellow AAR-guitarist Nick Wheeler, a Vox AC30 for both clean and dirty sound. Sometimes Mike uses a Marshall head and cab for dirty sound

Quotes
(Mike on the fans) “Thanks for the support, unless you hate us. But that’s okay too. I guess.”

Trivia
» Mike has a myspace account. (Mike’s Myspace)
» He was a self-proclaimed “fat and pale kid who smiled too much.”
» He had braces in high school.
» He met Chris at a show.
» His musical influences are Twisted Sister, Green Day, Foo Fighters, and Sparta.

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