Kelly Keagy started out his career as a drummer, but over the years he has gained experience in many aspects of the music business. This experience includes having hits as a songwriter both singularly as well with others.
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 drummer for the San Francisco band Rubicon. Along with fellow members Brad Gillis and Jack Blades, he formed the band Night Ranger in the early 80s.
After cutting their teeth on 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 most popular mainstream hard rock bands of the mid 1980s. Night Rangers first album Dawn Patrol (1982), reached number 38 on the U.S. charts, yet it was 1983s 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 number 15 and sold over 1 million copies. 1985s 7 Wishes was even more successful, reaching number 10 on the charts. The band reformed in the mid-90s and have since released 4 more albums.
In 2001, Kelly took a turn down the solo album trail. Time Passes sees Kelly handling drums and vocals. Kelly, however, is no ordinary drummer. He's a lead vocalist who has been singing lead since that first Night Ranger record. Sonically, the album speaks volumes but the lyrics speak louder. There is something for everyone: from hard rocking tunes to AOR tinged ballads.
To date, Kelly and his Night Ranger bandmates have just finished a new studio album and a live album recorded in Japan. And Kelly has just released his second solo work, I'm Alive.
HEY KELLY!!! THANKS FOR THE INCREDIBLE SHOW ON SATURDAY AT JAMESVILLE BALLOON FEST!! I WAS SO HAPPY TO FINALLY SEE YOU GUYS BEEN A FAN SINCE I WAS 10YRS OLD!!!! YOU ROCK MAN!!
you were sooooo rad tonight :] it was my first night ranger concert, but my mom's been going since the early 80's. you're her favorite :] it was a lot of fun, and we are definitely going to go to more shows together. oh, and we had a seven wishes shirt too, but idk if you guys noticed it. i wish it wasn't so small, i would totally wear it like every day. xx
rescued from the eighties!!! alkes-fradkin, co-authors of the Plimsouls and goo goo dolls' "million miles away." With their own “girls in this town” and “Missing In Action.” Sunday at Noon (Eastern) on ScrubRadio.com for ShockPop! http://scrubradio.com/
You guys were amazing in Michigan on Sunday! I can't believe how awesome you sounded! I drove 3hrs from Cleveland to see the show and it was well worth the drive! I am so glad I got to see you guys for the first time, for sure not my last!
Thanks for the add, Kelly - hope to play with you again at a future iteration of RRFC. Til then, wishing you continued successes and abundant happiness - cheers! :)
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