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Speedy Keen (John David Percy Keen) was born on 29 March, 1945 in Ealing, London, England, is a Songwriter, vocalist, drummer. Discover Speedy Keen's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 57 years old?

Popular As John David Percy Keen
Occupation Musician, songwriter, producer
Age 57 years old
Zodiac Sign Aries
Born 29 March, 1945
Birthday 29 March
Birthplace Ealing, London, England
Date of death 2002
Died Place N/A
Nationality London, England

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1945

John David Percy "Speedy" Keen (29 March 1945 – 12 March 2002) was a songwriter, vocalist, drummer and keyboard player, best known for his association with the rock band Thunderclap Newman.

1964

He played early on with such bands as The Krewsaders, The Second Thoughts (1964–65, with Patrick Campbell-Lyons and Chris Thomas) and The Eccentrics.

1966

Keen's first recorded song was "Club of Lights", recorded in 1966 for Reaction Records by Oscar (Paul Nicholas).

Before joining Thunderclap Newman, Keen shared a flat with and worked as a driver for Pete Townshend of The Who.

1967

He wrote "Armenia City in the Sky", which was included on the album The Who Sell Out (1967).

This was the only song The Who ever performed that was specifically written for the group by a non-member.

Who bassist Entwistle joked that people thought it was "I'm an Ear Sitting in the Sky".

Keen wrote "Something in the Air", his best-known song, for Thunderclap Newman and recorded two solo albums for Track and Island both of which have been released on CD by Esoteric (Cherry Red).

"I Promise You" from the second album was used in the American TV series, The Big C.

Keen was later a record producer for The Heartbreakers and Motörhead.

As a session musician Keen played for others such as Rod Stewart, The Mission, and Kenny G.

He also provided music for television advertisements and television programmes such as The Zoo.

As a writer, apart from "Something in the Air", "Armenia City in the Sky" and "Club of Lights", he wrote songs for The Swinging Blue Jeans ("Something's Coming Along") and Crokodile Tears ("Your Love").

1969

He wrote "Something in the Air" (1969) for the band, which reached No. 1 in the UK Singles Chart.

He also released two solo albums.

Keen was born in Ealing, London, England.

2002

Keen died of heart failure in March 2002.