Career
He also provides lead vocals for the bands and The Hiwatts. Martin and drummer Scott Mercado set out to start a band in 1990. was formed in 1991 after guitarist Peter Klett and bassist Bardi Martin joined them. They gained a Billboard 200 top 10 hit in 1993 with their self-titled debut album, released by Maverick Records.
The album"s success was largely due to the single "Far Behind," a song written about two of Martin"s friends who suffered heroin overdoses.
The single reached number 18 on the United States Hot 100 and was a top 10 hit in both the United States Modern Rock and United States Mainstream Rock charts. released two more albums in the 1990s, but following several line-up changes and diminishing commercial success, the group broke up in an apparent attempt to be released from the Maverick label. As a result, he would no longer receive album sale royalties while the other band members would.
As of April 2011 Kevin has started receiving his royalties for all 3 records. Following "s demise, Martin became lead vocalist for the band The Hiwatts.
The group recorded the album The Possibility of Being in 2002 and began touring in early 2003.
In late 2005, Martin was asked to rejoin to promote their The Best of compilation. The band subsequently signed with the Silent Majority Group label and began working on a new album. In 2007, Martin recorded vocals with label mates Tantric for the song "The One" from their album, The End Begins.
The new album, Into the Sun, was released in 2008 and was promoted by an extensive tour. released their self-titled debut album in September 2010 and toured the United States and Europe into 2011 to promote lieutenant
In 2014, Martin formed a side project with Sevendust drummer Morgan Rose called Le Projet.