John McKeown
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John McKeown is a solo artist based in London
, United Kingdom
, signed to Beatroute Records
. McKeown previously fronted rock group Hero. After a European tour with Stereophonics
and a number of tour dates in Los Angeles
Hero disbanded. John McKeown chose to pursue a solo career at the end of 2008.
At the start of 2009 McKeown started recording his debut album Things Worth Fighting For
with Elliott Randall
producing. The first single "Fade Away" was released by Beatroute Records
on the 14th September 2009. The digital single was accompanied by the b-side These are the Times
. The full album Things Worth Fighting For
became available on the 28th 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 the 10th September 2009. He was joined on stage by Elliott Randall
and London Community Gospel Choir
founder Reverend Bazil Meade. The show was only open to press and invited VIPs but the performance was broadcast live on his website JohnMcKeown.net.
Singles
London
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, United Kingdom
United Kingdom
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, signed to Beatroute Records
Beatroute Records
Beatroute Records is a record label based in Camden, London. The label was originally formed in 1985 by Simon Langer and Carlo Cura - owners of the Le Beat Route night club...
. McKeown previously fronted rock group Hero. After a European tour with Stereophonics
Stereophonics
The Stereophonics are a Welsh rock band now living in turners x that formed in 1992 in the village of Cwmaman in Cynon Valley, Wales. The band currently comprises lead vocalist and guitarist Kelly Jones, bassist and backing vocalist Richard Jones, drummer Javier Weyler, guitarist and backing...
and a number of tour dates in Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
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Hero disbanded. John McKeown chose to pursue a solo career at the end of 2008.
At the start of 2009 McKeown started recording his debut album Things Worth Fighting For
Things Worth Fighting For
Things Worth Fighting For is the debut album by solo artist John McKeown. The album was released digitally by Beatroute Records on the 28 September 2009.The album was produced by Elliott Randall of Steely Dan fame .-Track listing:#"Will You Be Mine"...
with Elliott Randall
Elliott Randall
Elliott Randall is an American guitarist, most known for being a session musician with popular artists. Randall has played the well-known guitar solos from Steely Dan's hit "Reelin' in the Years" and Fame. Legendary Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page has reputedly said that Randall's solo on...
producing. The first single "Fade Away" was released by Beatroute Records
Beatroute Records
Beatroute Records is a record label based in Camden, London. The label was originally formed in 1985 by Simon Langer and Carlo Cura - owners of the Le Beat Route night club...
on the 14th September 2009. The digital single was accompanied by the b-side These are the Times
These Are the Times
These Are the Times is the second single released from Dru Hill's second album, Enter the Dru. The single reached number 21 on the Hot 100 and number 5 on the R&B charts and stayed on the chart for 21 weeks.. The music video was inspired by the film,The Man in the Iron Mask. Sisqó played both the...
. The full album Things Worth Fighting For
Things Worth Fighting For
Things Worth Fighting For is the debut album by solo artist John McKeown. The album was released digitally by Beatroute Records on the 28 September 2009.The album was produced by Elliott Randall of Steely Dan fame .-Track listing:#"Will You Be Mine"...
became available on the 28th September 2009. Both the single and album were limited to digital releases.
John McKeown launched Things Worth Fighting For
Things Worth Fighting For
Things Worth Fighting For is the debut album by solo artist John McKeown. The album was released digitally by Beatroute Records on the 28 September 2009.The album was produced by Elliott Randall of Steely Dan fame .-Track listing:#"Will You Be Mine"...
with an exclusive showcase at The Pigalle Club in Picadilly on the 10th September 2009. He was joined on stage by Elliott Randall
Elliott Randall
Elliott Randall is an American guitarist, most known for being a session musician with popular artists. Randall has played the well-known guitar solos from Steely Dan's hit "Reelin' in the Years" and Fame. Legendary Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page has reputedly said that Randall's solo on...
and London Community Gospel Choir
London Community Gospel Choir
The London Community Gospel Choir is a successful gospel choir located in the United Kingdom.-History:The London Community Gospel Choir was founded in 1982 by the Reverend Bazil Meade with the assistance of Lawrence Johnson, Delroy Powell and John Francis.Initially the idea was for a single concert...
founder Reverend Bazil Meade. The show was only open to press and invited VIPs but the performance was broadcast live on his website JohnMcKeown.net.
Discography
Studio albums- Things Worth Fighting ForThings Worth Fighting ForThings Worth Fighting For is the debut album by solo artist John McKeown. The album was released digitally by Beatroute Records on the 28 September 2009.The album was produced by Elliott Randall of Steely Dan fame .-Track listing:#"Will You Be Mine"...
(Digital Release: 28 September 2009 - Beatroute RecordsBeatroute RecordsBeatroute Records is a record label based in Camden, London. The label was originally formed in 1985 by Simon Langer and Carlo Cura - owners of the Le Beat Route night club...
)
Singles
- "Fade Away" (Digital Release: 14 September 2009 - Beatroute RecordsBeatroute RecordsBeatroute Records is a record label based in Camden, London. The label was originally formed in 1985 by Simon Langer and Carlo Cura - owners of the Le Beat Route night club...
)