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Peter Keys | |
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| Born | (1965-05-30)May 30, 1965 (age 59) Burlington, Vermont, U.S. |
| Genres | Classical,funk,southern rock |
| Instrument | Keyboards |
Peter Keys (born May 30, 1965) is an American keyboardist. He is best known for his work withGeorge Clinton in variousP-Funk lineups[1] and as a member of the rock bandLynyrd Skynyrd[1] since 2009.
Keyes played and recorded with many musicians includingJay Lane (Primus,RatDog),Sam Andrew (Big Brother and the Holding Company),Peter Tork (The Monkees),Marty Friedman (Megadeth),Marty Balin (Jefferson Airplane/Starship) andBill Spooner (The Tubes).
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In 1996 he replacedBernie Worrell in the original P-Funk lineup. Around this time he shared the stage with everyone fromBootsy Collins toSnoop Dogg andIsaac Hayes. In 2000 he moved toDetroit, Michigan, and started Shock Logic Productions. He joined the 420 Funk Mob in 2002, a band that features George Clinton and other former P-Funk members. From 2004 to 2009, Keys toured and recorded with the indie rock bandSeepeopleS and is featured on three SeepeopleS' albums (Corn Syrup Conspiracy,Apocalypse Cow Volumes 1 & 2). In 2009, he moved to Nashville, and was selected to be Billy Powell's replacement in Lynyrd Skynyrd. When not touring with Lynyrd Skynyrd, Keys plays with a variety of other projects, including the Smoky White Devils.
