Keith Green | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Keith Gordon Green |
| Born | October 21, 1953 Sheepshead Bay, New York, U.S. |
| Died | July 28, 1982 (aged 28) Garden Valley, Texas, U.S. |
| Genres | Contemporary Christian music, rock and roll |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, musician, minister |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, piano |
| Years active | 1965–82 |
| Labels | Decca, Sparrow, Pretty Good Records |
Keith Gordon Green (October 21, 1953 – July 28, 1982) was an American pianist, singer, songwriter and contemporary Christian music recording artist. Originally from Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, New York, Green is known as a pioneer in the Christian and Jesus Music genre.[1] His most notable songs are "There Is a Redeemer", which was written by his wife Melody, "Oh Lord You're Beautiful", "I Want To Be More Like Jesus", "To Obey Is Better Than Sacrifice", and "(Until) Your Love Broke Through".
- ^ Curry, Matt. "Years after Keith Green’s death, recordings released"[permanent dead link], Maryville Daily Times, August 4, 2007. Accessed November 16, 2009. "Time magazine called the Sheepshead Bay, N.Y., native a 'pre-pubescent dreamboat' who 'croons in a voice trembling with conviction.'"