Jim Keller (musician)
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Jim Keller is one of the founders, the lead guitarist
, and supporting vocalist for the American rock band Tommy Tutone
, and was co-writer of that band's most famous single, 867-5309/Jenny
. He has used Fender Guitars and as of October 2008, is still "Rocking out heavily and writing songs for free."
Guitarist
A guitarist is a musician who plays the guitar. Guitarists may play a variety of instruments such as classical guitars, acoustic guitars, electric guitars, and bass guitars. Some guitarists accompany themselves on the guitar while singing.- Versatility :The guitarist controls an extremely...
, and supporting vocalist for the American rock band Tommy Tutone
Tommy Tutone
Tommy Tutone is a New Wave band, best known for its 1982 hit "867-5309/Jenny", which peaked at #4 on the Billboard Hot 100. Although it is usually referred to as a San Francisco band, it was actually based in Willits, California, at the time that "Jenny" was released...
, and was co-writer of that band's most famous single, 867-5309/Jenny
867-5309/Jenny
"867-5309/Jenny" is a song written by Alex Call and Jim Keller and performed by Tommy Tutone that was released on the album Tommy Tutone 2, on the Columbia Records label. It peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and number one on the Billboard Top Tracks chart in 1982...
. He has used Fender Guitars and as of October 2008, is still "Rocking out heavily and writing songs for free."