Early Life

Born in Houston, Texas, on January 11, 1956, Robert Earl Keen was exposed to music at an early age. His father was a fan of country music, and Keen would often sing along with the records his father played. When he was a teenager, Keen began playing guitar and writing his own songs. He attended Texas A&M University, where he studied Arts in English.

Career

In 1984, Keen released his first album, No Kinda Dancer. The album was a success, and Keen began touring nationally. He released several more albums throughout the 1980s and 1990s, including The Live Album (1988), A Bigger Piece of Sky (1993), and Gringo Honeymoon (1994).

Keen’s career continued to grow throughout the 1990s and 2000s. He released several more albums, including Walking Distance (1998), Gravitational Forces (2001), and What I Really Mean (2005). He also toured extensively, performing at venues across the United States and Europe. Keen’s most recent album, 2016’s Live Dinner Reunion, was a return to his roots in country and bluegrass. The album was well-received by critics. Keen is still active today, releasing new music and touring regularly.

Discography