Olson was part of Kid Rock's band until 2005 when he quit the band after a financial dispute with Kid Rock. Olson performed with many other bands and has appeared on studio recordings for the song "I Love You More Than You'll Ever Know" from the Les Paul tribute album Les Paul & Friends. He has also appeared on "Little Wing" by Chaka Khan on the Jimi Hendrix tribute album Power of Soul: A Tribute to Jimi Hendrix. Olson also released his debut solo album Kenny Olson Cartel. He has made many appearances on the Experience Hendrix Tour and has collaborated with Metallica, Aerosmith, Billy Gibbons, Run-DMC, Buddy Guy, Sheryl Crow, and Faith Evans. Olson has been praised by Keith Richards, Paul Rodgers, and James Hetfield.
