Keep the Dog
Keep the Dog | |
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| Origin | New York City, United States |
| Genres | Avant-rock, experimental, free improvisation |
| Years active | 1989–1991 |
| Labels | Fred |
| Past members | Jean Derome Fred Frith René Lussier Kevin Norton Bob Ostertag Zeena Parkins Charles Hayward |
Keep the Dog was an American-based experimental rock touring band from New York City formed in 1989 by English multi-instrumentalist, composer and improvisor Fred Frith. The sextet was conceived as a review band for performing selections of Frith's repertoire of compositions from the previous 15 years.
The band lineup was Frith, René Lussier, Jean Derome, Zeena Parkins, Bob Ostertag and Kevin Norton. Later Charles Hayward replaced Norton. The group existed until mid-1991, performing live in Europe, North America and the former Soviet Union. A double CD, That House We Lived In, from their final 1991 European tour, was released in 2003.