Frontiers Records is excited to launch the release of the forthcoming KELLY KEAGY new solo album entitled "I'm Alive" on January 26th 2007.
KELLY KEAGY is better known as drummer / singer with the US Melodic Rock heroes NIGHT RANGER. NIGHT RANGER's first album "Dawn Patrol" (1982), reached number 38 on the U.S. charts, yet it was 1983's "Midnight Madness" that established the band as a commercial force. Featuring the hits "(You Can Still) Rock in America" and "Sister Christian", the record peaked at number 15 and sold over 1 million copies. 1985's "7 Wishes" was even more successful, reaching number 10 on the charts. The band reformed in the mid-90s and have since released 4 more albums.
In 2001, Kelly took a turn down the solo album trail. "Time Passes" saw Kelly handling drums and vocals and collaborating with such artists as Jim Peterik, Kevin Chalfant, Brian Bart with obvious features from his band mates Brad Gillis, Jack Blades and Jeff Watson.
To date, Kelly and NIGHT RANGER are busy working on a new studio album. But in the meanwhile he found the time and the inspiration to finish his second solo work entitled "I'm Alive". The new record was written and produced by Keagy in cooperation with Jim Peterik (PRIDE OF LIONS, ex SURVIVOR) and also features contributions from Kelly's THE MOB band mate Reb Beach (WINGER, WHITESNAKE), Mike Aquino (PRIDE OF LIONS, MECCA), Brian Bart, Bruce Gaitsch, Tommy Denander on guitar and Michael Lardie (GREAT WHITE, NIGHT RANGER) on keyboards among others.
The new album sees Keagy exploring a slightly rougher edge compared to his debut album with a more live feel in the mix. "I look forward to playing these songs live, as they were written to be played live", says Kelly and the joyful ride that this record offers, proves just that!
Final tracklisting of "I'm Alive" is as follows:
I'm Alive; Stolen; Blink of an Eye; When Nobody's Looking; Back of Your Mind; Life Worth Remembering; Re-Imagine; World Before and After; Where Are We Now; Where the Road Ends; Everything I Need in a Woman; Call In Another Day; Half a World Away.
Release is scheduled on Frontiers Records in Europe on January 26th 2007 and in Japan on King Records.