Speedy Keen

Speedy Keen
Background information
Birth nameJohn David Percy Keen
Born(1945-03-29)29 March 1945
Ealing, London, England
Died12 March 2002(2002-03-12) (aged 56)
GenresRock
Occupations
  • Musician
  • songwriter
  • producer
Instruments
Years active1966–2002
Labels
Formerly ofThunderclap Newman

John David Percy "Speedy" Keen (29 March 1945 – 12 March 2002) was an English musician, songwriter and producer, best known for being the singer and drummer of the rock band Thunderclap Newman. He wrote "Something in the Air" (1969) for the band, which reached No. 1 in the UK Singles Chart. He also released two solo albums.