Timeline
- Jun 10, 1933- Kenneth Carmel Patrick is born to "Slim" Patrick and Pansy Miller
- 1941- Ken moves to the Grand Canyon when his father "Slim" becomes the manager of Phantom Ranch at the bottom of the canyon.
- 1948- While a hotel keeper at the North Rim during a particularly sever winter, Ken teaches himself guitar
- 1951- Ken marries Shirley Young
- 1954- Ken's first child, Deborah, is born
- 1957- The Kensmen are formed
- 1960- Ken's second child, also named Ken, is born
- 1963- Ken obtains his first job in the NPS as a heavy vehicle operator
- 1965- After a tumultous marriage filled with one night-stands, Ken divorces his wife, Shirley.
- 1967- Maken Records is formed
- 1970- Ken moves to Point Reyes.
- August 5, 1973- Ken is shot by two black panthers on a routine patrol.