Kelly Dean Keagy (born September 15, 1952) is an American drummer and co-lead vocalist, best known for his work with Night Ranger.[1] Keagy sang lead vocals on several of their hits, such as "Sister Christian", "Sing Me Away", and "Sentimental Street".
Kelly Keagy
Background information
Born
(1952-09-15) September 15, 1952 (age 70) Eugene, Oregon, U.S.
Keagy started out his career as a drummer but over the years gained experience in many aspects of the music business. 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 touring drummer for the San Francisco band Rubicon. Along with fellow members Jack Blades and Brad Gillis, he formed the band Night Ranger in 1979 as Stereo.[2]
Night Ranger
After getting some experience with 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 more popular mainstream hard rock bands of the mid-1980s. Night Ranger's first album, Dawn Patrol, released in 1982, reached No. 38 on the U.S. charts and sold over 1 million copies, 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 No. 15 and sold over 2 million copies. The 1985 album 7 Wishes was even more successful, reaching No. 10 on the charts and selling over 3 million copies. In 1988, keyboardist Alan Fitzgerald left Night Ranger, shortly after the recording of Man in Motion. Then, in 1989, after the Man in Motion tour, front man Jack Blades left Night Ranger, with the group disbanding.
In 1991, Night Ranger reformed with Gary Moon replacing Jack Blades on bass and lead vocals. Then in 1996, the classic Night Ranger lineup of Jack Blades/Kelly Keagy/Brad Gillis/Jeff Watson/Alan Fitzgerald reunited. Fitzgerald departed in 2003, and Watson in 2007.
As of 2017, Night Ranger continues to tour and record new music with the current lineup of Jack Blades, Kelly Keagy, Brad Gillis, Kerri Kelli and Eric Levy. Their most recent studio release, Don't Let Up, came out in 2017.
The Mob
In 2005 Keagy joined guitarist Reb Beach, vocalist Doug Pinnick and keyboardist Timothy Drury to form the group The Mob. They released a self-titled album of the same name.
2000s
In 2000, he performed on Jim Peterik's album, "Jim Peterik and the World Stage." In 2001, Keagy released the first of his two solo albums, performing drums and vocals on Time Passes. In 2007, he released his second solo work, I'm Alive. Keagy is a core member of the band Scrap Metal, along with Mark Slaughter and Gunnar Nelson.[3]
Jim Peterik and The World Stage - Jim Peterik and The World Stage (2000)
References
^Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. Night Ranger Biography at AllMusic. Retrieved May 15, 2017.
^Wardlaw, Matt. "Night Ranger's Kelly Keagy Refuses to Choose Favorite Song on New Album". ultimateclassicrock.com. Retrieved December 29, 2016.
^"Kelly Keagy of Night Ranger & Scrap Metal". theywillrockyou.com. November 10, 2007. Retrieved December 29, 2016.
^"Kelly Keagy". Sabian Cymbals. Retrieved May 15, 2017.
^"Night Ranger To Release 'ATBPO' Album In August; 'Breakout' Single Now Available". Blabbermouth.net. May 24, 2021. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
February 24, 2023
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This biography of a living person needs additional citations for verification Please help by adding reliable sources Contentious material about living persons that is unsourced or poorly sourced must be removed immediately especially if potentially libelous or harmful Find sources Kelly Keagy news newspapers books scholar JSTOR May 2010 Learn how and when to remove this template message Kelly Dean Keagy born September 15 1952 is an American drummer and co lead vocalist best known for his work with Night Ranger 1 Keagy sang lead vocals on several of their hits such as Sister Christian Sing Me Away and Sentimental Street Kelly KeagyBackground informationBorn 1952 09 15 September 15 1952 age 70 Eugene Oregon U S Instrument s Drums percussion vocals guitar bass keyboardsYears active1977 presentLabelsFrontiers Records Contents 1 Biography 1 1 Early years 1 2 Night Ranger 1 3 The Mob 1 4 2000s 2 Equipment 3 Discography 3 1 Solo albums 3 2 with Night Ranger 3 3 with King of Hearts 3 4 with The Mob 3 5 Guest appearances 4 ReferencesBiography EditEarly years Edit Keagy started out his career as a drummer but over the years gained experience in many aspects of the music business 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 touring drummer for the San Francisco band Rubicon Along with fellow members Jack Blades and Brad Gillis he formed the band Night Ranger in 1979 as Stereo 2 Night Ranger Edit After getting some experience with 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 more popular mainstream hard rock bands of the mid 1980s Night Ranger s first album Dawn Patrol released in 1982 reached No 38 on the U S charts and sold over 1 million copies 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 No 15 and sold over 2 million copies The 1985 album 7 Wishes was even more successful reaching No 10 on the charts and selling over 3 million copies In 1988 keyboardist Alan Fitzgerald left Night Ranger shortly after the recording of Man in Motion Then in 1989 after the Man in Motion tour front man Jack Blades left Night Ranger with the group disbanding In 1991 Night Ranger reformed with Gary Moon replacing Jack Blades on bass and lead vocals Then in 1996 the classic Night Ranger lineup of Jack Blades Kelly Keagy Brad Gillis Jeff Watson Alan Fitzgerald reunited Fitzgerald departed in 2003 and Watson in 2007 As of 2017 Night Ranger continues to tour and record new music with the current lineup of Jack Blades Kelly Keagy Brad Gillis Kerri Kelli and Eric Levy Their most recent studio release Don t Let Up came out in 2017 The Mob Edit In 2005 Keagy joined guitarist Reb Beach vocalist Doug Pinnick and keyboardist Timothy Drury to form the group The Mob They released a self titled album of the same name 2000s Edit In 2000 he performed on Jim Peterik s album Jim Peterik and the World Stage In 2001 Keagy released the first of his two solo albums performing drums and vocals on Time Passes In 2007 he released his second solo work I m Alive Keagy is a core member of the band Scrap Metal along with Mark Slaughter and Gunnar Nelson 3 Equipment EditKeagy currently plays DW drums and pedals Evans drumheads Vic Firth signature drumsticks and Sabian cymbals mostly using their HH series 4 Discography EditSolo albums Edit Time Passes 2001 I m Alive 2007 with Night Ranger Edit Dawn Patrol 1982 Midnight Madness 1983 7 Wishes 1985 Big Life 1987 Man in Motion 1988 Feeding off the Mojo 1995 Neverland 1997 Seven 1998 Hole in the Sun 2007 Somewhere in California 2011 High Road 2014 Don t Let Up 2017 ATBPO 2021 5 with King of Hearts Edit King of Hearts 1989 with The Mob Edit The Mob 2005 Guest appearances Edit Brad Gillis Gilrock Ranch 1993 Jim Peterik and The World Stage Jim Peterik and The World Stage 2000 References Edit Erlewine Stephen Thomas Night Ranger Biography at AllMusic Retrieved May 15 2017 Wardlaw Matt Night Ranger s Kelly Keagy Refuses to Choose Favorite Song on New Album ultimateclassicrock com Retrieved December 29 2016 Kelly Keagy of Night Ranger amp Scrap Metal theywillrockyou com November 10 2007 Retrieved December 29 2016 Kelly Keagy Sabian Cymbals Retrieved May 15 2017 Night Ranger To Release ATBPO Album In August Breakout Single Now Available Blabbermouth net May 24 2021 Retrieved June 2 2021 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Kelly Keagy amp oldid 1139794388, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
