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| name = Kelly Keagy
| name = Kelly Keagy
| image = Kelly Keagy.jpg
| image = Kelly Keagy (cropped).jpg
|caption=Keagy in 2009
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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1952|9|15}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1952|9|15}}
| birth_place = [[Glendale, CA]], U.S. <ref>{{cite web| url=https://ultimateclassicrock.com/rock-star-birthdays/ | title=276 Rock Stars Over 60 Years Old | publisher=Ultimate Classic Rock | date=December 20, 2017 | author=Ultimate Classic Rock Staff}}</ref>
| birth_place = [[Eugene, Oregon]], U.S.

| instrument = Drums, percussion, vocals
<ref>{{cite web| url=https://rockandrollgarage.com/what-glam-rock-drummers-from-the-80s-look-like-nowadays/ | title=What glam rock drummers from the 80s look like nowadays | publisher=Rock and Roll Garage | date=July 13, 2020 | author=Rafael Polcaro}}</ref>
| associated_acts = [[Night Ranger]], [[Rubicon (US band)|Rubicon]], [[The Mob (US band)]]
|occupation=Musician
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| instrument = Drums, vocals
| current_member_of = [[Night Ranger]]
|past_member_of = [[The Mob (American rock band)|The Mob]]
| years_active = 1977–present
| years_active = 1977–present
| background = non_vocal_instrumentalist}}
| background = non_vocal_instrumentalist
}}


'''Kelly Dean Keagy''' (born September 15, 1952) is an American drummer and vocalist, best known for his work with [[Night Ranger]].<ref>{{Allmusic|last=Erlewine|first=Stephen Thomas|title=Night Ranger Biography|class=artist|id=mn0000347148|tab=biography|accessdate=May 15, 2017}}</ref> Keagy sang lead vocals on several of their hits, such as "[[Sister Christian]]", "Sing Me Away", and "[[Sentimental Street]]".
'''Kelly Dean Keagy''' (born September 15, 1952) is an American drummer and vocalist, best known for his work with the hard rock band [[Night Ranger]].<ref>{{Allmusic|last=Erlewine|first=Stephen Thomas|title=Night Ranger Biography|class=artist|id=mn0000347148|tab=biography|accessdate=May 15, 2017}}</ref> Keagy sang lead vocals on several of their hits, such as "[[Sister Christian]]", "Sing Me Away", and "[[Sentimental Street]]".


==Biography==
== Biography ==
===Early years===
=== Early years ===
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, California|San Francisco]] band [[Rubicon (US band)|Rubicon]]. Along with fellow members [[Jack Blades]] and [[Brad Gillis]], he formed the band [[Night Ranger]] in 1979 as Stereo.<ref>{{cite web|last=Wardlaw|first=Matt|title=Night Ranger's Kelly Keagy Refuses to Choose Favorite Song on New Album|url=http://ultimateclassicrock.com/night-ranger-kelly-keagy-interview/|website=ultimateclassicrock.com|accessdate=December 29, 2016}}</ref>
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 (American band)|Rubicon]]. Along with fellow members [[Jack Blades]] and [[Brad Gillis]], he formed the band [[Night Ranger]] in 1979.<ref>{{cite web|last=Wardlaw|first=Matt|title=Night Ranger's Kelly Keagy Refuses to Choose Favorite Song on New Album|url=http://ultimateclassicrock.com/night-ranger-kelly-keagy-interview/|website=ultimateclassicrock.com|date=June 15, 2011 |accessdate=December 29, 2016}}</ref>


===Night Ranger===
=== Night Ranger ===
After getting some experience with local gigs in San Francisco, promoter [[Bill Graham (promoter)|Bill Graham]] booked Night Ranger as the opening act for such bands as [[Judas Priest]], [[Santana (band)|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 (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 (album)|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 (Night Ranger 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 (Night Ranger album)|Man in Motion]]''. Then, in 1989, after the ''Man in Motion'' tour, front man Jack Blades left Night Ranger, with the group disbanding.
After the band gained some experience with local gigs in San Francisco, promoter [[Bill Graham (promoter)|Bill Graham]] booked Night Ranger as the opening act for such bands as [[Judas Priest]], [[Santana (band)|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 (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 (album)|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 (Night Ranger 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 (Night Ranger album)|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 (guitarist)|Jeff Watson]]/[[Alan Fitzgerald]] reunited. Fitzgerald departed in 2003, and Watson in 2007.
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 (guitarist)|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 (album)|Don't Let Up]]'', came out in 2017.
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===
=== The Mob ===
In 2005 Keagy joined guitarist [[Reb Beach]], vocalist [[Doug Pinnick]] and keyboardist [[Timothy Drury]] to form the group [[The Mob (American rock band)|The Mob]]. They released a self-titled album of the same name.
In 2005, Keagy joined guitarist [[Reb Beach]], vocalist [[Doug Pinnick]] and keyboardist [[Timothy Drury]] to form the group [[The Mob (American rock band)|the Mob]]. They released a self-titled album of the same name.


===2000s===
=== 2000s ===
In 2000, he performed on [[Jim Peterik]]'s album, "Jim Peterik and the World Stage." In 2001, Keagy took a turn down the solo album trail. Keagy performed drums and vocals on ''[[Time Passes]]''. In 2006, he released his second solo work, ''[[I'm Alive (Kelly Keagy album)|I'm Alive]]''. Keagy is a core member of the band Scrap Metal, along with [[Mark Slaughter]] and [[Gunnar Nelson (musician)|Gunnar Nelson]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Kelly Keagy of Night Ranger & Scrap Metal|date=November 10, 2007|url=http://theywillrockyou.com/2007/11/kelly-keagy-of-night-ranger-scrap-metal/|website=theywillrockyou.com|accessdate=December 29, 2016}}</ref>
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 (Kelly Keagy album)|I'm Alive]]''. Keagy is a core member of the band Scrap Metal, along with [[Mark Slaughter]] and [[Gunnar Nelson (musician)|Gunnar Nelson]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Kelly Keagy of Night Ranger & Scrap Metal|date=November 10, 2007|url=http://theywillrockyou.com/2007/11/kelly-keagy-of-night-ranger-scrap-metal/|website=theywillrockyou.com|accessdate=December 29, 2016}}</ref>


==Equipment==
== Equipment ==


Keagy currently plays [[DW Drums|DW drums]] and pedals, [[Evans Drumheads|Evans drumheads]], [[Vic Firth]] signature drumsticks, and [[Sabian]] cymbals, mostly using their HH series.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sabian.com/en/artist/kelly-keagy|title=Kelly Keagy|website=Sabian Cymbals|accessdate=May 15, 2017}}</ref>
Keagy currently plays [[DW Drums|DW drums]] and pedals, [[Evans Drumheads|Evans drumheads]], [[Vic Firth]] signature drumsticks, and [[Sabian Cymbals|Sabian]] cymbals, mostly using their HH series.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sabian.com/en/artist/kelly-keagy|title=Kelly Keagy|website=Sabian Cymbals|accessdate=May 15, 2017}}</ref>


==Discography==
== Discography ==
===Solo albums===
=== Solo albums ===
*''[[Time Passes]]'' (2001)
*''[[Time Passes]]'' (2001)
*''[[I'm Alive (Kelly Keagy album)|I'm Alive]]'' (2007)
*''[[I'm Alive (Kelly Keagy album)|I'm Alive]]'' (2007)


===with Night Ranger===
=== with Night Ranger ===
*''[[Dawn Patrol (album)|Dawn Patrol]]'' (1982)
*''[[Dawn Patrol (album)|Dawn Patrol]]'' (1982)
*''[[Midnight Madness (album)|Midnight Madness]]'' (1983)
*''[[Midnight Madness (album)|Midnight Madness]]'' (1983)
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*''[[Big Life (album)|Big Life]]'' (1987)
*''[[Big Life (album)|Big Life]]'' (1987)
*''[[Man in Motion (Night Ranger album)|Man in Motion]]'' (1988)
*''[[Man in Motion (Night Ranger album)|Man in Motion]]'' (1988)
*''[[Feeding off the Mojo|Feeding Off the Mojo]]'' (1995)
*''Feeding off the Mojo'' (1995)
*''[[Neverland (Night Ranger album)|Neverland]]'' (1997)
*''Neverland'' (1997)
*''[[Seven (Night Ranger album)|Seven]]'' (1998)
*''Seven'' (1998)
*''[[Hole in the Sun]]'' (2007)
*''Hole in the Sun'' (2007)
*''[[Somewhere in California (album)|Somewhere in California]]'' (2011)
*''[[Somewhere in California (album)|Somewhere in California]]'' (2011)
*''High Road'' (2014)
*''[[High Road (Night Ranger album)|High Road]]'' (2014)
*''Don't Let Up'' (2017)
*''[[Don't Let Up]]'' (2017)
* ''[[ATBPO]]'' (2021)<ref name=blabbermouth>{{cite web |url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/night-ranger-to-release-atbpo-album-in-august-breakout-single-now-available/ |title=Night Ranger To Release 'ATBPO' Album In August; 'Breakout' Single Now Available |work=Blabbermouth.net |date=May 24, 2021 |access-date=June 2, 2021}}</ref>


===with King of Hearts===
=== with King of Hearts ===
*''King of Hearts'' (1989)
*''King of Hearts'' (1989)


===with The Mob===
=== with The Mob ===
*''[[The Mob (American rock band)#Track listing|The Mob]]'' (2005)
*''[[The Mob (American rock band)|The Mob]]'' (2005)


===Guest appearances===
=== Guest appearances ===
*[[Brad Gillis]] - ''[[Gilrock Ranch]]'' (1993)
*[[Brad Gillis]] – ''[[Gilrock Ranch]]'' (1993)
*Jim Peterik and The World Stage - ''Jim Peterik and The World Stage'' (2000)
*Jim Peterik and The World Stage – ''Jim Peterik and The World Stage'' (2000)


==References==
== References ==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}

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{{Night Ranger}}


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Latest revision as of 19:14, 18 May 2024

Kelly Keagy
Keagy in 2009
Keagy in 2009
Background information
Born (1952-09-15) September 15, 1952 (age 72)
Glendale, CA, U.S. [1] [2]
OccupationMusician
Instrument(s)Drums, vocals
Years active1977–present
Member ofNight Ranger
Formerly ofThe Mob

Kelly Dean Keagy (born September 15, 1952) is an American drummer and vocalist, best known for his work with the hard rock band Night Ranger.[3] Keagy sang lead vocals on several of their hits, such as "Sister Christian", "Sing Me Away", and "Sentimental Street".

Biography

[edit]

Early 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.[4]

Night Ranger

[edit]

After the band gained 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.[5]

Equipment

[edit]

Keagy currently plays DW drums and pedals, Evans drumheads, Vic Firth signature drumsticks, and Sabian cymbals, mostly using their HH series.[6]

Discography

[edit]

Solo albums

[edit]

with Night Ranger

[edit]

with King of Hearts

[edit]
  • King of Hearts (1989)

with The Mob

[edit]

Guest appearances

[edit]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ Ultimate Classic Rock Staff (December 20, 2017). "276 Rock Stars Over 60 Years Old". Ultimate Classic Rock.
  2. ^ Rafael Polcaro (July 13, 2020). "What glam rock drummers from the 80s look like nowadays". Rock and Roll Garage.
  3. ^ Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. Night Ranger Biography at AllMusic. Retrieved May 15, 2017.
  4. ^ Wardlaw, Matt (June 15, 2011). "Night Ranger's Kelly Keagy Refuses to Choose Favorite Song on New Album". ultimateclassicrock.com. Retrieved December 29, 2016.
  5. ^ "Kelly Keagy of Night Ranger & Scrap Metal". theywillrockyou.com. November 10, 2007. Retrieved December 29, 2016.
  6. ^ "Kelly Keagy". Sabian Cymbals. Retrieved May 15, 2017.
  7. ^ "Night Ranger To Release 'ATBPO' Album In August; 'Breakout' Single Now Available". Blabbermouth.net. May 24, 2021. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
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