Early days from Tom & John....
Keane is the band of genius Keane brothers of Los Angeles, Tom Patrick Keane (birthday: March 13, 1964) and John Morgan Keane (birthday: April 26, 1965).
As "The Keane Brothers", they released their 1st album "The Keane Brothers" under 20 century Records in 1977 produced by David Foster and supported by west coast talented musicians such as Jeff Porcaro, Mike Porcaro, Harvey Mason, Lee Sklar, Larry Carlton, Bill Champlin and many many more. In 1979, their 2nd album "Taking Off" produced by Lamont Dozier, David Paich and David Foster.
2 years later, Keane brothers had completed their 3rd album "Keane" under the name of the band "Keane", which was sold about 40,000 copies in Japan and in those days called as "Little Toto" or "Young Toto" for the sound of them.
In 1982, "Today, Tomorrow and Tonight" were released, on which albums Jason Scheff joined the band as bassist instead of Mike Milwood. Nowadays, Keane brothers are appearing on many albums as supported musicians, songwriters and/or producers.
See more at the official website.
Keane Brothers -
The Keane Brothers
"Welcome to Tom & John Keane"
The Tracks are: Help! Help!, Ugly One, Goodbye Summer, God Loves Little Girls, I Wanna Get Back on the Floor and Boogie, Keep on Rollin', Sherry, Come on Home Country Boy, Amy (Show the World You're There) & Goodbye Momma and Poppa.
Musicians on the Taking Off album: Tom Keane, John Keane, Jay Graydon, Larry Carlton, David Hungate, Lee Sklar, Dee Murray, Mike Porcaro, Scotty Edwards, Dave McDaniels, David Foster, Nigel Olsson, Jeff Porcaro, Ed Greene, Harvey Mason, Victor Feldman, Willie Ornclas, Steve Kupka, Emilio Castillo, Greg Adams, Mic Gillette, Lenny Pickett, Bill Champlin, Carmen Twille, Vennette Gloud, Jim Hass & Tom Bahler.
Available from 20th Century Records/Original release year: 1977
Keane Brothers -
Taking Off
"The second album"
The Tracks are: Is Love Not Enough, Dancin' in the Moonlight, You're Running Away, Contract on Love, One Thing on My Mind, Taking Off, Pure Love, I Wanna Be Where You Are, Rain or Shine & Candy.
Musicians on the Taking Off album: Tom Keane, John Keane and others.
Available from ABC Records/Original release year: 1979
Keane -
Keane
"Young Toto"
The Tracks are: Tryin' To Kill A Saturday Night, Bad Little Baby Girl, You Got The Better Of Me, Kill Or Be Killed, My Special Way, Baby I'm Dead, I Love My Life, Anything Less Than Love, Lorelei & Judy.
Musicians on the Keane album: Tom Keane, John Keane, Mark Moulin, Mike Millwood, David Pearlman & Michael Zorro Singers.
Available from CBS Records/Original release year: 1981
Keane -
Today, Tomorrow And Tonight
"Joined by Jason Scheff"
The Tracks are: Oh Oh Oh, My Kind, Don't Make Love You, I Can See You, Tomorrow Is Today, It's All Over, I'm Ready Tonight, Mindreader, You Don't Have To & One Two Many Lovers.
Musicians on the Today, Tomorrow And Tonight album: Tom Keane, John Keane, Jason Scheff & Mark Moulin.
Available from CBS Records/Original release year: 1982
Keane Brothers -
The Keane Brothers
"Reissue of the debut album"
The Tracks are: Help! Help!, Ugly One, Goodbye Summer, God Loves Little Girls, I Wanna Get Back on the Floor and Boogie, Keep on Rollin', Sherry, Come on Home Country Boy, Amy (Show the World You're There) & Goodbye Momma and Poppa.
Musicians on the Taking Off album: Tom Keane, John Keane, Jay Graydon, Larry Carlton, David Hungate, Lee Sklar, Dee Murray, Mike Porcaro, Scotty Edwards, Dave McDaniels, David Foster, Nigel Olsson, Jeff Porcaro, Ed Greene, Harvey Mason, Victor Feldman, Willie Ornclas, Steve Kupka, Emilio Castillo, Greg Adams, Mic Gillette, Lenny Pickett, Bill Champlin, Carmen Twille, Vennette Gloud, Jim Hass & Tom Bahler.
Available from Bandiera Music/Original release year: 2011
Keane Brothers -
Taking Off
"Reissue of the second album"
The Tracks are: Is Love Not Enough, Dancin' in the Moonlight, You're Running Away, Contract on Love, One Thing on My Mind, Taking Off, Pure Love, I Wanna Be Where You Are, Rain or Shine & Candy.
Musicians on the Taking Off album: Tom Keane, John Keane and others.
Available from Bandiera Music/Original release year: 2011
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