John McKeown is a solo artist based in

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, signed to Beatroute Records.''Music Week''
Beatroute Records makes return
8 August 2009. McKeown previously fronted rock group, Hero. After a European tour with

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and a number of tour dates in Los Angeles, Hero disbanded. John McKeown chose to pursue a solo career at the end of 2008.''Room Thirteen''
John McKeown: Things Worth Fighting For
, 28 September 2009. At the start of 2009 McKeown started recording his debut album '' Things Worth Fighting For'' with

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producing.''Music-News''
Win 1 of 5 John McKeown 'Things Worth Fighting For' CDs
28 September 2009. The first single "Fade Away" was released by Beatroute Records on 14 September 2009. The digital single was accompanied by the b-side "These are the Times".''Music.co.uk''

27 August 2009. ''Things Worth Fighting For'' became available on 28 September 2009. Both the single and album were limited to digital releases. John McKeown launched ''Things Worth Fighting For'' with an exclusive showcase at The Pigalle Club in Picadilly on 10 September 2009. He was joined on stage by

and

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founder, Reverend Bazil Meade.''Daily Music Guide''
John McKeown – The Pigalle Club, London (10/09/2009)
, 15 September 2009. The show was only open to press and invited VIPs but the performance was broadcast live on his website.

Discography

;Studio albums *'' Things Worth Fighting For'' (Digital Release: 28 September 2009 – Beatroute Records) ;Singles *"Fade Away" (Digital Release: 14 September 2009 – Beatroute Records)

References

External links

John McKeown's Official Site
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