Bobby Keyes (born September 1953) is an American guitarist and songwriter from

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, United States. Keyes began playing guitar professionally at age 6, in clubs north of Boston. Keyes is a versatile session guitarist and writer who has played and collaborated with a wide range of famous rock and roll, soul, blues, R&B, and pop recording artists.

Style

Keyes has been called a virtuoso and a master of American roots music.

Equipment

Keyes often plays a 1959

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. He uses a 1964

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amplifier.

Discography

; Solo * ''Lucky Stereo'' (1999) * ''Lady Luck'' (2004) * ''Cloud 9'' (2014) * ''Dojogobo'' (2014) ; With

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Paintings in My Mind ''Paintings in My Mind'' is the second full-length studio release (third, if the "Republic of Idols" EP is counted) from pianist and singer-songwriter Tommy Page. Released in 1990, it features 10 tracks, all of which Page either wrote by himself ...

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Jerry Lee Lewis Jerry Lee Lewis (September 29, 1935October 28, 2022) was an American singer, songwriter and pianist. Nicknamed "The Killer", he was described as "rock & roll's first great wild man". A pioneer of rock and roll and rockabilly music, Lewis made ...

*''Young Blood'' (1995) ; With KD Bell.. 1999 Thrillionare records ; With

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*'' Stay the Same'' (1999) ; With

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Robin Thicke Robin Alan Thicke (born March 10, 1977) is an American singer, songwriter and record producer. He is best known for his 2013 hit single " Blurred Lines", which is one of the best-selling singles of all time. At the 56th Annual Grammy Awards, h ...

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'' (2003) *'' The Evolution of Robin Thicke'' (2007) *'' Something Else'' (2008) *''

Love After War ''Love After War'' is the fifth studio album by American R&B recording artist Robin Thicke. It was released on December 6, 2011, by Star Trak Entertainment in the United States. ''Love After War'' also features guest contributions by American r ...

'' (2011) *''

Blurred Lines "Blurred Lines" is a song by American singer Robin Thicke featuring American rappers T.I. and Pharrell Williams from the former's sixth studio album of the same name (2013). Solely produced by Williams, it was released as the album's lead si ...

'' (2013) *'' Paula'' (2014) ; With The Mystix *''Satisfy You'' (2006) *''Blue Morning'' (2007) *''Down to the Shore'' (2009) *''Mighty Tone'' (2012) ; Movie Soundtracks *''

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'' (1990) *'' For the Love of Movies: The Story of American Film Criticism'' (2009)*

References

External links

Official Web Site
{{DEFAULTSORT:Keyes, Bobby American blues guitarists American male guitarists American session musicians People from Saugus, Massachusetts Songwriters from Massachusetts Guitarists from Massachusetts American male songwriters