My first musical memory and live performance was singing "Jesus loves me" in front of a small congregation in the church chapel when I was about 6 years old.

I started to learn to play guitar when I was twelve by listening to everything, especially the “Ventures”. My first band “The Crescents” was an instrumental group playing teen clubs in the area. By the time the Beatles came along I started to sing and was influenced by any music that featured guitar. I also discovered along the way that girls liked guitar players!

I formed a new band with Terry Webb, called "Terry Webb and the Spyders", and continued to work just about every weekend

In 1966 when asked to join the Fifth Dimension, later to be known as The FIVE D, I made up my mind that music would always be a big part of my life. I rediscovered harmonica, an instrument my dad played

The years with the FIVE D exposed me to many firsts. First time in a recording studio. First number one record. First radio, and television appearances, playing live on Canada day 1967 in front of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Phillip. Opening for Wilson Picket, The Who, The Troggs, I am so thankful for those experiences. Colleen Peterson was a regular guest of the band and John Pozer our manager worked tirelessly to assure our success. They are both missed and were important people in my life.

I joined the “Playdates” in 1970 and spent four years with them at the Glenlea club playing six nights a week. As the years rolled on I worked with Dave Poulin on some song writing projects and we were both signed to Warner Bothers in the 70’s. We also worked with John Capac doing backup vocals for Carol Pope and Rough Trade’s first singles.

The main recording studio in Ottawa at that time attracted a few out of town artists and I got a call to play on Bobby Vee’s single “Lovin’You”  as well as with Frank Mills, long before “Music Box Dancer” propelled him to riches and fame.

Dave and Brad and I worked together later that decade in a couple of cover bands and then we all went our separate musical ways for a while. I had a great time with “Shaky Jake” doing country “Sleeper” an R&B band.

While working for Roland Canada Music as a factory sales rep in the 80’s, I learned about MIDI (musical instrument digital interface) and was hooked on the technology that allowed me to be creative in a whole new way. I’ve since amassed hundreds of MIDI files and am often called on to make backing music tracks for single performers. MIDI also plays a part in how we write and present material with each other.

Dave, Brad, Brian and I have been good friends for the past 40 years and finally after balancing careers, raising families and arriving safe and sound in this new millennium we find the time, and opportunity to get together once a week to drink beer, eat pizza, get silly, reminisce and oh yeah write songs and record them.
We’re no longer tied to vinyl and record companies and managers. It's an exciting time. Computers allow us to create, share and keep everyone connected.

For our many fans from years gone by, I hope you like what you hear and see on this site. As we are all part of the global community, please let your friends know about us.
 
Keith