Kelly Keeling is an American musician, singer, and songwriter. He began his musical journey at the age of 14 and gained early recognition as the lead vocalist of the heavy metal band Baton Rouge.[1] Over the course of his career, Keeling has collaborated with renowned hard rock acts including; Alice Cooper, Whitesnake, Blue Murder, Dokken, Michael Schenker Group, and Trans-Siberian Orchestra. In addition to his extensive solo work, Keeling occasionally serves as the singer, songwriter, and bassist for the Las Vegas based rock band Foundry, who is produced by Linkin Park's Colin Brittain.
Kelly Keeling | |
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Born | June 25, 1966 |
Origin | Lafayette, Louisiana, U.S. |
Genres | Hard rock, blues rock, heavy metal, progressive metal |
Occupation(s) | Singer, musician, songwriter, record producer |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, bass, piano |
Years active | 1980–present |
Discography
editStudio albums
edit- Giving Sight to the Eye (2005)
- Lime Green Limousine with Marc Zimmerman (2010)
- Mind Radio (2015)
with Baton Rouge
edit- Shake Your Soul (1990)
- Lights Out on the Playground (1991)
- Baton Rouge (1997)
with John Norum
edit- Another Destination (1995)
- Worlds Away (1996)
- "Terror Over Me" (2022)
with Carmine Appice's Guitar Zeus
edit- Carmine Appice's Guitar Zeus (1995)
- Guitar Zeus II: Channel Mind Radio (1997)
- Conquering Heroes (2009)
with Michael Schenker Group
edit- The Unforgiven (1999)
- The Unforgiven World Tour Live (1999)
- "Big Deal (False Alarms)" (2006)
with King Kobra
edit- Hollywood Trash (2001)
with Heaven and Earth
edit- Windows to the World (2001)
with Erik Norlander
edit- Music Machine (2003)
- Stars Rain Down (2004)
- Live in St. Petersburg (2006)
- Hommage Symphonique (2007)
with George Lynch
edit- Furious George (2004)
with Paris Keeling
edit- End of Ride (2006)
- End of Ride Revisited (2009)
with O'2L
edit- Eat a Pickle (2007)
with Foundry
edit- Foundry (2015)
Guest appearances
edit- Alice Cooper – Hey Stoopid (songwriting and backing vocals – 1991)
- Blue Murder – Nothin' but Trouble (backing vocals, lead vocals on "I'm On Fire" – 1993)
- Dokken – Long Way Home (songwriting – guitars on little girl I've found – there was a time song vocals acoustic. Among others keeling stamped..song and harmony vocals acoustic guitars2002)
- Jack Ponti Presents – Volume 1 (compilation – 2003)
- Dokken – Hell to Pay (songwriting – harmony vocals acoustic guitar 2004)
- Lana Lane – Lady Macbeth (backing vocals – 2005)
- Moonstone Project – Time to Take a Stand (guest vocalist – 2006)
- JK Northrup – Wired in My Skin (guest vocalist – 2007)
- The Screamin' Lords – Long Live Me (guest vocalist – 2007)
- Liberty N' Justice – Independence Day (guest vocalist – 2007)
- The Rocket Scientists – Looking Backward – The 2007 Sessions (guest vocalist- 2007)
- Lana Lane – Gemini (backing vocals – 2007)
- Don Dokken – Solitary (backing vocals four songs green Venice few others and acoustic guitars – 2008)
- Trans-Siberian Orchestra – Night Castle (backing vocals – 2009)
- Moonstone Project – Hidden in Time (guest vocalist – 2009)
- Liberty N' Justice – Light It Up (guest vocalist – 2010)
- Chris Bickley – Tapestry of souls (guest vocalist – 2012)
- Foundry – Foundry (songwriting and lead vocals – 2015)
Soundtrack appearances
editTitle |
Release | Contribution | Other artist(s) | Soundtrack |
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"Heart of the Fire" | 1991 | Songwriting | Jeff Scott Soto, Cherie Currie | Rich Girl |
1998 | Totally Irresponsible | |||
"Couldn't Be Better" | 2000 | Songwriting, vocals | Carmine Appice | Dish Dogs |
"Where You Belong" | Carmine Appice's Guitar Zeus | |||
"Angels" | 2001 | Vocals | Carmine Appice | Chasing Destiny |
"Upchuck Woolery" | Songwriting | Richard Mann, Planet X | Killer Bud | |
"Hell Yeah" | Songwriting, vocals | |||
"Cartune Reality" | ||||
"Free" | 2010 | Songwriting | Paris Keeling | Kill Speed |
References
edit- ^ Ruhlmann, William. "Baton Rouge Biography". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved May 11, 2010.