Carl Keesee
Carl Keesee | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1947 or 1948 (age 77–78) Oklahoma, United States |
| Genres | Folk music, soft rock |
| Occupation | Bassist |
| Instruments | Vocals, bass guitar, clarinet |
| Years active | 1968 - present |
Carl Keesee is an American recording artist, songwriter, and musician. He is best known as a bassist and member of the band Lazarus with Bill Hughes and Gary Dye, produced by Peter Yarrow and Phil Ramone and signed by Albert Grossman to Bearsville Records.[1] He was a member of the Florida Razors[2] with Tom Wilson and the Austin Music Band.[3][4][5][6][7][8][9]
Early life and career
[edit]Kessee was born in Oklahoma.[10] He moved to Texas where he met Bill Hughes and Gary Dye and formed the band Lazarus. In the mid 1970’s, he moved to Canada where he performed as a bassist with Canadian artists including David Bradstreet and Jane Siberry, among the others.[11][12][13][14]
References
[edit]- ^ Eder, Bruce. "Lazarus - Biography". AllMusic. AllMusic, member of the RhythmOne group. Retrieved February 23, 2019.
- ^ Dillon, Charlotte. "Florida Razors - Biography". AllMusic. AllMusic, member of the RhythmOne group. Retrieved February 23, 2019.
- ^ "Bradstreet's friendliness is genuine By Kathleen Wernick". The Hamilton Spectator. 1977-05-21. p. 33. Retrieved 2025-04-19.
- ^ "Austin Music Band - Carl". Austin Music Band. The Music Room. 2005. Retrieved February 23, 2019.
- ^ "Folkie too long road to jingles By Mark Kearney and Randy Ray". The Times-Transcript. 1987-07-18. p. 54. Retrieved 2025-04-19.
- ^ "LAZARUS AT CENTURY II by Paul Baker, Music Director of KEYN". The Rosalia Enterprise. 1972-01-01. p. 1. Retrieved 2025-04-19.
- ^ "RECORD REVIEWS, Popular, Lazarus (Bearsville BR2044) Five Stars - Evening Sentinel, March 11, 1972". The Sentinel. 1972-03-11. p. 24. Retrieved 2025-04-19.
- ^ "46 years ago: Todd Rundgren's road to Utopia runs through USD – The Volante". 2019-09-27. Retrieved 2025-04-19.
- ^ "LAZARUS PLAYS TO GRUMBLES C" (PDF). RPM: 11. 26 Feb 1972.
- ^ Wilson, Tom (2017). Beautiful Scars : Steeltown Secrets, Mohawk Skywalkers and the Road Home. Canada: Doubleday Canada. p. 80. ISBN 9780385685658.
- ^ "Carl Keesee - Credits". AllMusic. AllMusic, member of the RhythmOne group. Retrieved February 23, 2019.
- ^ "Lazarus Unknown, Needs Resurrecting - Jim Davis Lazarus album, Warmth of Your Eyes, Blessed, lyrics". Gloucester County Times. 1972-06-08. p. 30. Retrieved 2025-04-19.
- ^ "ROUNDUP recordings Peter Frampton, Fleetwood Mac, Barry Gibb, Lazarus by Charles H. Sanders,". The Rock Island Argus. 1971-11-13. p. 42. Retrieved 2025-04-19.
- ^ "'Last Catch' LP fine rough gem ALBUM of the week by John Griffin, Bill Hughes, Horton, Bates & Best". The Gazette. 1982-01-14. p. 56. Retrieved 2025-04-19.
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