# Keith Allison > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Keith_Allison > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Keith_Allison.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keith_Allison > Source revision: 1349297689 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) {{Short description|American musician}} {{Infobox musical artist | name = Keith Allison | image = Keith Allison of Paul Revere & the Raiders.jpg | caption = Allison in 1965 | birth_name = Sydney Keith Allison | birth_date = {{Birth date|1942|8|26}} | birth_place = [Coleman, Texas](/source/Coleman%2C_Texas), U.S. | death_date = {{Death date and age|2021|11|17|1942|8|26}} | death_place = [Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles](/source/Sherman_Oaks%2C_Los_Angeles), [California](/source/California), U.S. | genre = Rock | occupation = Musician, Actor | instrument = Guitar, bass, vocals | years_active = 1960s-2021 | past_member_of = [Paul Revere & the Raiders](/source/Paul_Revere_%26_the_Raiders) }} '''Sydney Keith Allison''' (August 26, 1942 - November 17, 2021) was an American musician and composer, best known as a member of [Paul Revere & the Raiders](/source/Paul_Revere_%26_the_Raiders) from 1968 to 1975. == Music == Allison began working as a professional solo artist and session musician in the early 1960s. Allison played guitar and harmonica on [Sonny & Cher's](/source/Sonny_%26_Cher) song “[The Beat Goes On](/source/The_Beat_Goes_On_(Sonny_%26_Cher_song))”. A year later, Columbia Records signed Keith and released his debut album ''Keith Allison In Action''. === Where The Action Is === He would gain notoriety in 1965, when he became a regular act on the Los Angeles-based show, ''[Where the Action Is](/source/Where_the_Action_Is)''. Reportedly, Allison became a regular on the show due to his resemblance to [Paul McCartney](/source/Paul_McCartney) after being spotted on cameras as a member of the audience on the first episode of the show:{{Cite web |date=2021-11-19 |title=In Memoriam: Keith Allison (1942-2021) - The Second Disc |url=https://theseconddisc.com/2021/11/19/in-memoriam-keith-allison-1942-2021/ |access-date=2023-02-17 |website=theseconddisc.com/ |language=en-US}} {{Blockquote|text=They said they needed people in seats, so one of the dancers grabbed me. She pulled me in a seat and grabbed my little leather cap and put it on her head, and I clapped along with the music. They took a couple of camera shots and got a landslide of mail wanting to know who the kid was!}} === Paul Revere & the Raiders === In 1968, Allison joined [Paul Revere & the Raiders](/source/Paul_Revere_%26_the_Raiders) as their bassist. Keith played on their albums ''Something Happening'' (1968), ''Hard ‘N’ Heavy'' (1969), ''[Alias Pink Puzz](/source/Alias_Pink_Puzz)'' (1969), ''Collage'' (1970), ''Indian Reservation'' (which included the song "[Indian Reservation (The Lament of the Cherokee Reservation Indian)](/source/Indian_Reservation_(The_Lament_of_the_Cherokee_Reservation_Indian))", which would become the group's first number one charting song) (1971), and ''Country Wine'' (1972). Around the time Allison joined the Raiders, the group's sole original members, [Mark Lindsay](/source/Mark_Lindsay) and [Paul Revere](/source/Paul_Revere_(musician)), had recently started hosting the show ''[Happening '68](/source/Happening_'68)''. Allison and the additional members of the Raiders would become the house band for the show until its cancellation in 1969. Allison left the Raiders in 1975. === Composing === Allison scored the 1972 film ''[Where Does It Hurt?](/source/Where_Does_It_Hurt%3F),'' and wrote and sang the title song.{{Cite web |last=Barnes |first=Mike |date=2021-11-19 |title=Keith Allison, Member of Paul Revere & the Raiders, Dies at 79 |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/music-news/keith-allison-dead-paul-revere-raiders-1235050769/ |access-date=2023-02-17 |website=The Hollywood Reporter |language=en-US}} Allison recorded the song “Sail Away” with [Harry Nilsson](/source/Harry_Nilsson). He worked with Starr on his 1978 album [Bad Boy](/source/Bad_Boy_(Ringo_Starr_album)), also serving as the musical director for his TV special, Ringo, the same year.{{Cite web |last=Peters |first=Daniel |date=2021-11-20 |title=Paul Revere & The Raiders' Keith Allison has died aged 79 |url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/paul-revere-the-raiders-keith-allison-has-died-aged-79-3100457 |access-date=2023-02-17 |website=NME |language=en-GB}} Also in 1978, he composed music for the film ''[Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band](/source/Sgt._Pepper's_Lonely_Hearts_Club_Band_(film))'', starring [The Bee Gees](/source/The_Bee_Gees), and had a small cameo in the film.{{Cite web |title=Keith Allison |url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0021456/ |access-date=2023-02-17 |website=IMDb |language=en-US}} Keith performed on songs recorded by various artists, including [The Monkees](/source/The_Monkees), [Sonny & Cher](/source/Sonny_%26_Cher), [Harry Nilsson](/source/Harry_Nilsson), and [Ringo Starr](/source/Ringo_Starr). Keith also recorded and performed with [Roy Orbison](/source/Roy_Orbison), [The Beach Boys](/source/The_Beach_Boys), [The Righteous Brothers](/source/The_Righteous_Brothers), [Chuck Berry](/source/Chuck_Berry), [Alice Cooper](/source/Alice_Cooper), [Ricky Nelson](/source/Ricky_Nelson), [The Crickets](/source/The_Crickets) and [Johnny Rivers](/source/Johnny_Rivers). == Acting == Keith played minor roles in numerous shows and films, starting with the role of “Hinkley” in ''[Where Does It Hurt?](/source/Where_Does_It_Hurt%3F)'' (1972). In most of the roles he played, he also did work in the composing of the music in the film. Allison played Captain James J. White in the 2003 film ''[Gods and Generals](/source/Gods_and_Generals_(film)).'' Keith played a [croupier](/source/croupier) in a 1978 episode of ''[The Love Boat](/source/The_Love_Boat)''. He played the character “Ray” in two episodes of ''[7th Heaven](/source/7th_Heaven_(TV_series))'' and “Pete Weston” in [Blossom](/source/Blossom_(American_TV_series)) and played a pirate called Buck in the 1999 film ''Treasure At Pirate’s Point''. Allison played the groom in the final scene of the 2022 film ''[Cuddly Toys](/source/Cuddly_Toys_(2022_film))'', which was released after his death. == Personal life == Allison was born in [Coleman, Texas](/source/Coleman%2C_Texas) and raised in [San Antonio](/source/San_Antonio). His cousin was [Jerry Allison](/source/Jerry_Allison), drummer for [The Crickets](/source/The_Crickets). Keith was married to a woman named Tina for more than 40 years. When he was in a relationship with Judith D. Allison, they had a son, Ryeland (born 1967), who is also a music producer. Keith had seven grandchildren including Adrian Gonzales, who achieved minor success in both tennis and competitive swimming. Allison was a member of [The Hollywood Vampires](/source/The_Hollywood_Vampires),{{Cite web |last=Kopp |first=Bill |date=2022-08-26 |title=5 rock and roll gems featuring Keith Allison |url=https://www.goldminemag.com/music-history/five-rock-and-roll-gems-featuring-keith-allison |access-date=2024-02-20 |website=Goldmine Magazine: Record Collector & Music Memorabilia |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Barilla |first=Lucille |date=2023-02-06 |title='The Monkees' Micky Dolenz Admits He and John Lennon Raised 'Holy Hell' With The Hollywood Vampires |url=https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/the-monkees-micky-dolenz-holy-hell-john-lennon-hollywood-vampires.html/ |access-date=2024-02-20 |website=Showbiz Cheat Sheet |language=en-US}} an elite celebrity [Drinking club](/source/Drinking_club) founded by [Alice Cooper](/source/Alice_Cooper) in the 1970s, where you were made a member by outdrinking the members of the club.{{Cite book |last=Sellers |first=Robert |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=NbpGJnRyY3gC&pg=PT126 |title=An A-Z of Hellraisers: A Comprehensive Compendium of Outrageous Insobriety |date=2010-05-20 |publisher=Random House |isbn=978-1-4090-5100-8 |language=en}} Members included: [John Belushi](/source/John_Belushi), [Marc Bolan](/source/Marc_Bolan), Jack Cruz, [Micky Dolenz](/source/Micky_Dolenz), [Keith Emerson](/source/Keith_Emerson), [Mal Evans](/source/Mal_Evans), [John Lennon](/source/John_Lennon), [Keith Moon](/source/Keith_Moon), [Harry Nilsson](/source/Harry_Nilsson), [Ringo Starr](/source/Ringo_Starr), [Bernie Taupin](/source/Bernie_Taupin), and [Klaus Voormann](/source/Klaus_Voormann).{{Cite book |last=Rodriguez |first=Robert |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=ogTOR_bfXXkC&pg=PA196 |title=Fab Four FAQ 2.0: The Beatles' Solo Years, 1970-1980 |date=2010 |publisher=Hal Leonard Corporation |isbn=978-0-87930-968-8 |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=The Quietus {{!}} Features {{!}} Dr Rock {{!}} Dr Rock: Love And Poison, An Alice Cooper Interview |url=https://thequietus.com/articles/03216-dr-rock-love-and-poison-an-alice-cooper-interview |access-date=2024-02-20 |website=The Quietus |language=en-us}} == Death == Allison died on November 17, 2021, in [Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles](/source/Sherman_Oaks%2C_Los_Angeles) at the age of 79. Celebrities such as [Ringo Starr](/source/Ringo_Starr) and [Micky Dolenz](/source/Micky_Dolenz) shared their condolences on social media. The official social media account for Paul Revere & the Raiders would post: {{Blockquote|text=We all here in the Raider family are terribly heartbroken. Keith will always be a Raider. Our love goes out to Keith’s wife Tina, son Ryeland, daughters Allison and Brenda, and all the grandchildren. Keith was a friend to all, and everyone loved Keith. His presence will be strongly missed.}} == Discography == === Solo === {| class="wikitable" !Title !Year |- |''Keith Allison In Action'' |1967 |} === With Paul Revere & the Raiders === {{Main articles|Paul Revere & the Raiders discography}} ==== Studio albums ==== {| class="wikitable" !Year !Album details |- |1968 |'''''Something Happening''''' |- | rowspan="2" |1969 |'''''Hard 'N' Heavy (with Marshmallow)''''' |- |'''''[Alias Pink Puzz](/source/Alias_Pink_Puzz)''''' |- |1970 |'''''Collage''''' |- |1971 |'''''Indian Reservation''''' |- |1972 |'''''Country Wine''''' |} ==== Singles ==== {| class="wikitable" !Year !Song Titles |- | rowspan="3" |1968 |"Too Much Talk" b/w ''"[Happening '68](/source/Happening_'68)"'' |- |"Don't Take It So Hard" b/w "Observation From Flight 285 (In 3/4 Time)" |- |"Cinderella Sunshine" b/w "Theme From It's Happening" (Non-Lp track) |- | rowspan="3" |1969 |"[Mr. Sun, Mr. Moon](/source/Mr._Sun%2C_Mr._Moon)" b/w "Without You" |- |"[Let Me](/source/Let_Me_(Paul_Revere_%26_the_Raiders_song))" b/w "I Don't Know" |- |"We Gotta All Get Together" b/w "Frankfort Side Street" (from ''Alias Pink Puzz'') |- | rowspan="2" |1970 |"Just Seventeen" b/w "Sorceress With Blue Eyes" |- |"Gone Movin' On" (re-recorded version of Lp track from ''Revolution!'') b/w "Interlude (To Be Forgotten)" |- | rowspan="2" |1971 |"[Indian Reservation (The Lament of the Cherokee Reservation Indian)](/source/Indian_Reservation_(The_Lament_of_the_Cherokee_Reservation_Indian))" b/w "Terry's Tune" (Non-Lp track) |- |"[Birds of a Feather](/source/Birds_of_a_Feather_(Joe_South_song))" b/w "The Turkey" |- | rowspan="3" |1972 |"Country Wine" b/w "It's So Hard Getting Up Today" (Non-Lp track) |- |"Powder Blue Mercedes Queen" b/w "Golden Girls Sometimes" |- |"Song Seller" b/w "A Simple Song" |- |1973 |"Love Music" b/w "Goodbye No. 9" |- |1974 |"All Over You" b/w "Seaboard Line Boogie" |- |1975 |"Your Love (Is The Only Love)" b/w "Gonna Have A Good Time" |- |1976 |"Ain't Nothin' Wrong"/ b/w "You're Really Saying Something" |} == Filmography == * ''It’s Happening'' (1968) (composer) * ''[Head](/source/Head_(film))'' (1968) (music department) * ''[Where Does It Hurt?](/source/Where_Does_It_Hurt%3F)'' (1972) (composer and role of Hinkley) * ''[Phantom of the Paradise](/source/Phantom_of_the_Paradise)'' (1974) (role of Country and Western singer) * ''[Sextette](/source/Sextette)'' (1977) (role of waiter) * ''Ringo'' (1978) (music department) * ''[Sgt Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band](/source/Sgt._Pepper's_Lonely_Hearts_Club_Band_(film))'' (1978) (role of Guest) * ''[The Love Boat](/source/The_Love_Boat)'' (1978) (role of croupier; one episode) * ''[The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia](/source/The_Night_the_Lights_Went_Out_in_Georgia_(film))'' (1981) (music consultant and role of Musician) * ''[Blossom](/source/Blossom_(American_TV_series))'' (1993) (role of Pete Weston; two episodes) * ''Left Luggage'' (1998) (composer) * ''A Rock and a Hard Place'' (1998) (composer) * ''Treasure of Pirate’s Point'' (1999) (role of Buck) * ''Fly Boy'' (1999) (role of Store Manager) * ''[7th Heaven](/source/7th_Heaven_(TV_series))'' (1998-2001) (role of Ray; two episodes) * ''Don’t Let Go'' (2002) (composer) * ''30 Days Until I’m Famous'' (2004) (music technical advisor) * ''Cuddly Toys'' (2022) (role of Groom; posthumous release) Note: == References == {{Paul Revere & the Raiders}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Allison, Keith}} Category:1942 births Category:2021 deaths Category:American male musicians --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Keith Allison](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keith_Allison) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keith_Allison?action=history)). 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