Keith started music lessons at the age of 7 in Percussion from "Mousey Miller "who was taught by the late Gene Krupa" which is where Keith's Big Band/Swing roots came from, and where Keith's Krupas like style was formed.
Like all youngsters Keith liked the Rock and Roll energy and having the privilege of living near a few top recording artist who let Keith become interactive with them and with 5 years of lessons under his belt they let him set in on practice sessions and they all were astonished at his abilities at such a tender age of 12. Keith knew this was his destiny for better or for worse and his marriage with music is still strong today.
Keith at age 12 moved back to Jackson county WV for a few years finish school and to live with his father who supported Keith in his music career and encouraged his studies in music and helped him while he played in several bands.
Keith went on to become a Studio Drummer in Nashville,TN. as well as in Los Angeles and other Cities around the U.S..
Keith also toured as a solo Artist promoting his own album Danger Zone in Which he Charted Time Machine, Shot in the Dark and Nowhere to go but Crazy on the National C&W Charts in 1986-7.
Keith also had the experience of befriending the late Steve McQueen and was on the Movie set in AZ. while he filmed the western Tom Horn and helped the Sound Tech. with recording.
Keith was an extra in the Movie Stir Crazy starring with Gene Wilder and Richard Pryor at the Tucson Arizona filming.
Although Keith had a taste of the Motion Picture business he still prefers the Music side of entertainment as a career. "I know more what I am doing in this regard" Keith Said.
Keith's interests in all styles of music has helped him to be one of the most versatile drummers and musicians in the business and he enjoys it all. Keith says "Why be limited, I am not stuck in one style only, this is to boring to me. Playing different styles over the years has helped me to borrow from one style for another and to articulate various rudiments and such into some unique sounds. A true musician has to be creative and spontaneous, and to be able to reach out to the listener and capture there Heart and soul and hold them in the pocket."
Limiting myself to just one style of music is not for this drummer/musician and song writer."
Keith recorded his Danger Zone LP in Nashville, TN. after meeting producer and musician Jack Solomon while preparing to play the Andrew Jackson Fair at the Hermitage.
Jack's wife Melba Montgomery who released 10 Albums with George Jones and 5 with Charlie Luvan Before releasing her hit song No charge sang back ground vocals on Keith's Album.
A great friendship has been developed which continues to this day. Keith said "Jack and Melba are quality people and I enjoy working with them, they are great friends and they are so talented!"
Keith now resides in Washington state but visits WV and TN. in which he has family and friends.
Keith still has a working relationship with Monroe enterprises in Nashville but it is near it's final days and Keith is looking for other avenues and adventures to pursue.
