Jeff Keith
| Jeff Keith | |
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Keith performing at the Chance Theater in Poughkeepsie, New York on April 27, 2009. | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Jeffrey Lynn Keith |
| Also known as | JK |
| Born |
October 12, 1958 Texarkana, Arkansas, United States |
| Genres | Hard rock, blues rock, heavy metal |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, Songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 1982–present |
| Labels | Geffen, Tesla Electric Company Recordings |
| Associated acts | Tesla, Bar 7 |
Jeffrey Lynn "Jeff" Keith (born October 12, 1958 in Texarkana, Arkansas) is an American musician, best known as the lead singer of the band Tesla.[1] He was also the lead singer for the band Bar 7.[2]
Before he became part of Tesla, Keith lived in Idabel, Oklahoma with his mother Anita and sister Joey. He attended Idabel High School and eventually moved to Sacramento, California to live with his father. Keith started out singing in the band Troubleshooter with his brother BK and bassist Pete Pedri; before joining City Kidd (later known as Tesla) in 1983. He now lives with his wife, step-daughter and son in Granite Bay, California.
Jeff Keith supports non profit charities thru his yearly Ride for Reason[3] concerts in the Sacramento, California suburb of Roseville. Proceeds from the concert have gone to local area foster children, Toys for Tots, Big Brothers Big Sisters and Nor Cal Clean and Sober Living.[4] Some of the contributing artists have included Jeff Keith, Paul Holdgate, Julianna "Jules" Pollifrone and Alan Gratzer.
References
- ↑ Huey, Steve; Leahey, Andrew. "Biography: Tesla". AMG. Retrieved 17 May 2010.
- ↑ DaRonco, Mike. "Biography: Bar 7". AMG. Retrieved 17 May 2010.
- ↑ "Upcoming Events | Jeff Keith Ride for Reason Event | Throttle Girl". throttlegirl.net. Retrieved 2016-01-18.
- ↑ "Higher Purpose Events". Higher Purpose Events. Retrieved 2016-01-18.