Kelly Keeling

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Kelly Keeling
Born (1966-06-25) June 25, 1966 (age 58)
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 active1980–present

Kelly Keeling (born June 25, 1966) is an American musician and songwriter. Keeling started playing at the age of 14 and began his career as the lead singer of the heavy metal band Baton Rouge. [1] Throughout his career, Keeling worked with major hard rock acts such as; Alice Cooper, Michael Schenker Group, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Foundry, who is produced by Linkin Park drummer Colin Brittain.

Contents

Discography

Studio albums

with Baton Rouge

with John Norum

with Carmine Appice's Guitar Zeus

with Michael Schenker Group

with King Kobra

with Heaven and Earth

with Erik Norlander

with George Lynch

with Paris Keeling

with O'2L

with Foundry

Guest appearances

Soundtrack appearances


Title

ReleaseContributionOther artist(s)Soundtrack
"Heart of the Fire"1991Songwriting Jeff Scott Soto, Cherie Currie Rich Girl
1998Totally Irresponsible
"Couldn't Be Better"2000Songwriting, vocals Carmine Appice Dish Dogs
"Where You Belong"Carmine Appice's Guitar Zeus
"Angels"2001VocalsCarmine AppiceChasing Destiny
"Upchuck Woolery"SongwritingRichard Mann, Planet X Killer Bud
"Hell Yeah"Songwriting, vocals
"Cartune Reality"
"Free"2010SongwritingParis Keeling Kill Speed

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References

  1. Ruhlmann, William. "Baton Rouge Biography". Allmusic . Rovi Corporation . Retrieved May 11, 2010.