Keith Strickland

Quick Facts

Full Name	Keith Strickland
Occupation	Guitarist
Date Of Birth	Oct 26, 1953(1953-10-26)
Age	71
Birthplace	Athens
Country	United States
Horoscope	Scorpio

Keith Strickland Biography

Keith Strickland is one of the most popular and richest Guitarist who was born on October 26, 1953 in Athens, United States. Multi- instrumentalist who was one of the founding members of the American new wave band The B-52’s. With The B-52’s, he is best known for his work as lead guitarist as well as having had played keyboards for the band.

Both he and Fred Schneider were members of The B-52’s

Originally the band’s drummer, Strickland switched to guitar after the death of guitarist Ricky Wilson in 1985. Strickland also plays keyboards and bass guitar on many of The B-52s recordings, and has occasionally provided backing vocals. Strickland composes the music for The B-52s. He said of the process: “Ricky and I used to write the music together, but now I write the individual instrument parts and arrange the instrumental compositions myself. I’m trying to convey a feeling when I compose. I think of my instrumentals as soundscapes – the chord progressions, rhythms, harmonics and musical direction are used to evoke various sonic atmospheres or moods.”

On December 13, 2012, Strickland retired from touring for the B-52s. Fred Schneider said of Strickland’s announcement, “We had known about Keith’s decision for a while but we just didn’t want to think about it. Keith will probably still be available for special shows but he wanted to get off the road. Keith will always be able to work with us whenever he wants. He’s a best friend.”

He is from Athens, GA.

Keith Strickland Net Worth

Keith Strickland is one of the richest Guitarist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Keith Strickland 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He joined The B-52’s as a drummer initially but switched to guitar after a band member passed away in 1985.

He was interviewed in the 2008 documentary A Life in the Death of Joe Meek.

Keith Julian Strickland (born October 26, 1953) is an American multi- instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, composer, and one of the founding members of The B-52s. He was born in Athens, Georgia.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Keith Strickland height 6 feet 1 inches Keith weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Keith Strickland Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Keith Ranked on the list of most popular Guitarist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Keith Strickland celebrates birthday on October 26 of every year.

Top Facts about Keith Strickland

1. Julian Keith Strickland was born on October 26, 1953 in Athens, Georgia.
2. He is one of the founding members of The B-52s.
3. He originally served as the band’s drummer, but switched to guitar after the death of guitarist Ricky Wilson in 1985.
4. Strickland composes the music for The B-52s and plays a variety of instruments on B-52s recordings.
5. He came out as gay in 1992.
6. On December 13, 2012, Strickland retired from touring with The B-52s.
7. Greg Suran is his current live stand-in.

How old is Keith Strickland of the B-52s?

68 years (October 26, 1953)

Are the B-52s still together?

The B-52s performing in 2019. After 45 years, the B-52s, one of the most reliable purveyors of rock & roll party music, will call it quits with a farewell tour this year. The band announced an initial run of 11 dates across the U.S., though more shows are expected to be added in the coming weeks.

Who created and produced Cosmic Thing?

Cosmic Thing
Genre| Pop rock
Length| 47:03
Label| Reprise
Producer| Nile Rodgers (tracks 1-3, 6, 9-10) Don Was (tracks 4-5, 7-8)

How did the B-52s meet?

The B-52’s formed in 1976 when Cindy Wilson, Ricky Wilson (her elder brother), Pierson, Strickland, and cowbell player, poet and lead vocalist Schneider held an impromptu jam session after sharing a flaming volcano drink at a Chinese restaurant in Athens, Georgia.

Which one of the b52s died?

Ricky Helton Wilson was born on March 19, 1953 and died at the age of 32 on October 12, 1985. He is best known for being the original guitarist for the B-52’s.