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- Musicians:
- Kelly Keagy (vocals, drums, guitar)
- Jim Peterik (guitar, bass, keyboards, backing vocals)
- Reb Beach (gutiar)
- Mike Aquino, Brian Bart, Bruce Gaitsch, Tommy Denander (guitar)
- Kent Slucher (drums)
- Michael Lardie, Mike Behymer (keyboards)
- George Hawkins (bass)
- Produced by: Kelly Keagy, Jim Peterik
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- Mixed by : tbd
- Mastered by: tbd
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KELLY KEAGY - I'm AliveEuropean Import : FRCD318 STOCK STATUS: IN STOCK - ships in 1 day |
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| Kelly Keagy started
out his career as a drummer, but over the years he has gained
experience in many aspects of the music business. This experience
includes having hits as a songwriter both singularly as
well with others. The day after Kelly graduated High School, he packed his bags and left home to pursue being a full time drummer. After years of playing the club circuit, he became the drummer for the San Francisco band Rubicon. Along with fellow members Brad Gillis and Jack Blades, he formed the band NIGHT RANGER in the early 80s. After cutting their teeth on local gigs in San Francisco, promoter Bill Graham booked NIGHT RANGER as the opening act for such bands as Judas Priest, Santana, and the Doobie Brothers. They became one of the most popular mainstream hard rock bands of the mid 1980s. NIGHT RANGER's first album "Dawn Patrol" (1982), reached number 38 on the U.S. charts, yet it was 1983's "Midnight Madness" that established the band as a commercial force. Featuring the hits "(You Can Still) Rock in America" and "Sister Christian", the record peaked at number 15 and sold over 1 million copies. 1985's "7 Wishes" was even more successful, reaching number 10 on the charts. The band reformed in the mid-90s and have since released 4 more albums. In 2001, Kelly took a turn down the solo album trail. "Time Passes" saw Kelly handling drums and vocals. Kelly, however, is no ordinary drummer. He's a lead vocalist who has been singing lead since that first NIGHT RANGER record. Sonically, the album speaks volumes but the lyrics speak louder. There is something for everyone: from hard rocking tunes to AOR tinged ballads. To date, Kelly and his NIGHT RANGER band mates are working on a new studio album and a live album recorded in Japan. Kelly has just finished his second solo work. "I'm Alive" was written and produced in cooperation with Jim Peterik (PRIDE OF LIONS, ex SURVIVOR) and also features contributions from his THE MOB bandmate Reb Beach (WINGER, WHITESNAKE), Mike Aquino (PRIDE OF LIONS, MECCA), Brian Bart, Bruce Gaitsch and Tommy Denander on guitar and Michael Lardie (GREAT WHITE, NIGHT RANGER) on keyboards. The new album sees Keagy exploring a slightly rougher edge compared to his debut album with a more live feel in the mix. "I look forward to playing these songs live as they were written to be played live" says Kelly and the joyful ride that this record offers, proves just that! |
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