Ben Keith
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La Honda, California, United States | |
| Genres | Rock, folk rock, hard rock, country rock, pop |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, singer-songwriter, producer, session musician |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, pedal steel guitar, dobro, banjo, vocals, keyboards, piano, saxophone, bass |
| Years active | 1950s–2010 |
| Labels | Reprise, Geffen |
Bennett Keith Schaeufele (March 6, 1937 – July 26, 2010), better known by his stage name Ben Keith, was an American musician and record producer. Known primarily for his work as a
Biography
Born in
Keith first worked with Neil Young in 1971 on Young's Harvest album. They were introduced by Elliot Mazer, the album's producer, who was looking for a session player in Nashville on short notice.[1] They collaborated for nearly 40 years, during which time Keith played with Young on over a dozen albums and on numerous tours. Young co-produced Keith's 1994 album Seven Gates,[2] while Keith played the role of Grandpa Green in Young's movie Greendale, a film accompaniment to Young's 2003 album of the same name.
In addition to his work with Young, Keith worked with
Keith died of a heart attack on July 26, 2010, while staying at Young's Broken Arrow Ranch in Northern California.[1]
Discography
- To a Wild Rose (En Point, 1984)
- Seven Gates: A Christmas Album by Ben Keith and Friends (1994)
References
- ^ a b c "Ben Keith, Neil Young's steel guitarist: 1937–2010". Latimesblogs.latimes.com. Retrieved July 22, 2017.
- ^ Seven Gates: A Christmas Album - Ben Keith | Credits | AllMusic, retrieved August 19, 2022
- ^ "Ben Keith – Steel Guitar at the Cool Groove". Thecoolgroove.com. July 27, 2010. Retrieved July 22, 2017.
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