Biography

Vocals/Instruments/Tune By Tim Kleine

Tim Kleine wrote and performed the tune to W. Leon Smith’s lyrics of “They Drown the Bullets in Blood.” The combined mix has been described as the quintessential “anthem of our times” — which crosses several genres. Kleine (pronounced kliney) is a lifelong resident of Central Texas where he enjoys performing and listening to old country music. He started playing drums in a country band at the age of 15 and, with encouragement from his parents, Erwin and Doris Kleine, learned to play other instruments such as the piano, saxophone, guitar, and bass guitar.

Kleine played in a country band until he was 21 and, as a registered nurse by profession, performed regularly at local nursing homes. He currently performs with various musical groups on weekends and spends his weeks working as a photojournalist and part-time RN.

He credits his love of music to his parents and says that he is thankful for his loving wife, Tricia, who has supported his decision to pursue journalism and play country music in his spare time.

He says that co-producing “They Drown the Bullets in Blood” in the studio was a fun, but nerve-racking, experience.