Keith Allen

Keith Allen

Keith Allen is a US punk vocalist. He performs with Off the Record and is also known as a comedian and musician. In the material provided, he is described as Keith Philip George Allen, born on 2 June 1953, though the origin given here is the United States.

Work with New Order

Allen is closely associated with New Order and appears frequently in connection with the band. He co-writes their only UK number one single, “World In Motion”, and also performs with them live on occasion. He appears in the DVD New Order Story, where he plays the host of a fictional New Order game show.

Fat Les and related projects

Allen is a member of Fat Les, alongside Britpop figures Damien Hirst and Blur bassist Alex James. He also takes part in football-related recordings including “England's Irie” by Black Grape and “Vindaloo” by Fat Les. Another contribution is “On Me Head, Son”, written for the film Mike Bassett: England Manager and credited on the soundtrack album to Sporting Les.

He also records “The Official Fit Les Olympics Anthem” as a member of Fat Les, working with former Happy Mondays backing vocalist and X Factor finalist Rowetta and Actress Hands guitarist Matt Eaton. Allen also dances onstage with the Happy Mondays in New York City.