Keith Mitchell (musician)
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| Born | June 16, 1951 Long Beach, California, U.S. |
| Origin | Long Beach, California, U.S. |
| Died | May 14, 2017 (aged 65) Long Beach, California, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1978–2017 |
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Keith Mitchell (June 16, 1951 — May 14, 2017) was an American musician, best known as the longtime drummer of Mazzy Star. He was previously a member of Opal, and its predecessor Clay Allison. While Keith first played guitar and tuba, it was the drums that became his instrument of choice as he played in a wide range of bands throughout his career.