Keef Hartley | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Keith Hartley |
| Also known as | Keef Hartley |
| Born | 8 April 1944 Plungington, England |
| Died | 26 November 2011 (aged 67) Royal Preston Hospital, Fulwood, England |
| Genres | Rock |
| Occupation(s) | Drummer, bandleader |
| Instrument | Drums |
| Years active | 1960s-1975 |
| Formerly of | John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers, The Artwoods |
Keith "Keef" Hartley (8 April 1944 – 26 November 2011)[1] was an English drummer and bandleader. He fronted his own band, known as the Keef Hartley Band or Keef Hartley's Big Band, and played at Woodstock.[2] He was later a member of Dog Soldier, and variously worked with Rory Storm, the Artwoods and John Mayall.[1]