David Keith (drummer)

Biography

David Keith was born in Hartford, Connecticut. He began playing drums aged four, and went on to play with the Concert Jazz Band at William H. Hall High School in West Hartford. In 1996 he joined the indie rock band Mighty Purple and toured with them throughout the United States. In 2000 he joined the rhythm and blues, and swing band Eight to the Bar, touring the US and Europe until 2006. In 2010 he created Mission Zero with his sister Chenot Keith (born Megan Keith) and continues to write, record and perform with Mission Zero. In 2012 he joined Blackmore's Night, led by guitarist Ritchie Blackmore (Deep Purple; Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow).

Styles and influences

David plays various styles, including pop, rock, swing, r&b, soul, electronica, funk, industrial, and medieval folk rock, among others.

Drumming influences include John Bonham, Neil Peart, Cozy Powell, Buddy Rich, Peter Erskine, Bernard Purdie, Stewart Copeland, Gene Krupa, Billy Cobham, as well as traditional African, Afro-Cuban, and American tribal drumming.

Musical influences include Jane's Addiction, The Police, Louis Prima, Steely Dan, Peter Gabriel, Massive Attack, Duran Duran, Horace Andy, Portishead, and Earth Wind and Fire.

Discography

Blackmore's Night

Mission Zero - Bruises on the Map (2011), Sky Candy (2013), People in Glass Yachts (2015)

Boyan & Boyer feat. Mission Zero - Dj SS & Influx UK presents: DEEPSOUND VOL.2 / Formation Records, "Be Right Here" (2015)

Eight to the Bar - Hey, Sailor! (2001), Superhero Swinger Undercover (2003), You Call This Swing? (2005)

Mighty Purple - Live - Eli Whitney Barn (1997), Para Mejor O Peor (1998), How to Make a Living (2000)

.dbk. - .dbk. (2012)

My Brightest Diamond - Tear It Down (2007)