Keith Christmas
Keith Christmas is a British singer and songwriter from Wivenhoe, near Colchester in Essex, England. Born in 1946, he works in folk rock, folk and psychedelic folk.
Early releases and 1970s work
His first album, Stimulus, appears in 1969. He also plays acoustic guitar on David Bowie’s Space Oddity album and appears at the first Glastonbury Festival in 1970. During the 1970s he releases four further albums: Fable Of The Wings, Pigmy, Brighter Day and Stories From The Human Zoo.
Performances and collaborations
Christmas tours and supports acts including The Who, King Crimson, Ten Years After, Frank Zappa, Roxy Music, Hawkwind, Captain Beefheart and the Kinks. Musicians contributing to his recordings include Mighty Baby, Pat Donaldson, Keith Tippett, Gerry Conway, Shelagh McDonald, Rod Argent, Peter Sinfield, Greg Lake, Mel Collins, Cat Stevens and Michael Boshears.
Recognition
In 1972 he is named by writers at Sounds as one of six favourite international artists.
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