Keith Strickland

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Keith Strickland

dr, *1953 US, Athens, Georgia
Singer / Musician / Composer of Rock, Pop and Electronic
A.k.a. Keith Julian Strickland

Keith Julian Strickland (born October 26, 1953) is an American multi-instrumentalist, composer, and one of the founding members of the The B-52s.He was born in Athens, Georgia.Originally the band's drummer, Strickland switched to guitar after the death of guitarist Ricky Wilson in 1985. Strickland also plays keyboards and bass guitar on many of The B-52s recordings, and has occasionally provided backing vocals. Strickland composes the music for The B-52s. He said of the process: "Ricky and I used to write the music together, but now I write the individual instrument parts and arrange the instrumental compositions myself. I'm trying to convey a feeling when I compose. I think of my instrumentals as soundscapes - the chord progressions, rhythms, harmonics and musical direction are used to ev

Instruments

Drums
Guitar
Percussion
Keyboards
Bass

Genres

Rock
Pop
Electronic
Alternative

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The B-52's

Band Members

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