Keith Knudsen | |
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Background information | |
Born | Le Mars, Iowa, U.S. | February 18, 1948
Died | February 8, 2005 Kentfield, California, U.S. | (aged 56)
Genres | Rock, Country rock, Southern rock |
Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
Instrument(s) | Drums, vocals |
Keith A. Knudsen (/kəˈnuːdsən/ kə-NOOD-sən; February 18, 1948 – February 8, 2005) was an American rock drummer, vocalist, and songwriter. Knudsen was best known as a drummer and vocalist for The Doobie Brothers. In addition, he founded the band Southern Pacific with fellow Doobie Brother John McFee. He was posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of The Doobie Brothers in 2020.[1]