The Kings’ “The Longest Story Ever Told” continues to build. After months on regional radio stations and finding support even internationally, the group’s song “A Rose for Your Stone” is finding support on AAA/Americana radio. The music video features Western imagery and lead singer David Diamond performing solo on acoustic guitar. The idea behind the song is about a gunfighter returning home after hearing his former girlfriend has died. He left her because he wanted to seek fame with his gun, but he never forgot her. He’s chosen to not regret the choice he made, despite the tragedy. All he can give her is a rose to put on her headstone.
Mixed by Michael Vail Blum, who has worked with Madonna and Prince the western inspired song has found support on podcasts, blogs, and magazines. Michael's Record Collection is intrigued by the song, “It pays tribute to old country story-songs, such as ‘El Paso’ by Marty Robbins." Americana Highways raves about the song’s musicality, including its Spanish-flavored horns, and more, David Diamond’s voice is still as powerful as when he sang ‘This Beat Goes On/Switchin’ To Glide’ on their first album.” Rave and Roll hears its cinematic quality, "How about some spaghetti western atmospherics? A Rose For Your Stone produces that vibe, underscored by an accordion and playful mariachi horns."
The Kings, originally formed in Vancouver, British Columbia, and Oakville, Ontario, are a Canadian rock band. The original lineup was David Diamond (lead vocals, bass, songwriter), Sonny Keyes (vocals, keyboards, songwriter), Max Styles (currently Todd Reynolds) (drums), and Mister Zero (guitar, songwriter).
Before their breakthrough, they spent over three years as WhistleKing, refining
their skills through rehearsals, club gigs, and songwriting, always with
recording as the goal. Their journey led them to Nimbus 9 Studio in Toronto,
where renowned producer Bob Ezrin (Pink Floyd, Alice Cooper, KISS) joined the
story.
Ezrin's involvement led to a worldwide major label deal with Elektra Records in
Los Angeles. Their debut project, "The Kings Are Here," featured the
smash hit 'This Beat Goes On/Switchin' To Glide,' which received extensive
major market airplay all over the USA and Canada, spending 23 weeks in the
Billboard Hot 100, earning them a Canadian Juno Award nomination, Platinum
album and Gold single status and induction into the Canadian Songwriters Hall
of Fame.
The Kings continued their musical journey with the albums "Amazon
Beach," "RSVP," "Unstoppable," "Party Live in
'85", "The Lost Tapes of a Seventies Bar Band" and "Because
of You," all of which showcase their energy and songwriting prowess. They
also released a captivating documentary titled "Anatomy of a One-Hit
Wonder”, as well as the incredible concert film "Live at Heatwave".
Now, in 2024, "The Longest Story Ever Told," reaffirms the Kings’
status as a rock band with songwriting depth. With a history of hits, over 2000
North American shows and a devoted fan base, The Kings remain a hungry band
with something to prove.
