Keith Barrow facts for kids
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Keith Barrow
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Barrow in 1979
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| Birth name | Keith Errol Barrow |
| Born | September 27, 1954 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | October 22, 1983 (aged 29) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
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| Occupation(s) | Singer songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 1976–83 |
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Keith Errol Barrow (born September 27, 1954 – died October 22, 1983) was an American singer and songwriter. He was known for his disco and soul music. Keith grew up in Chicago and was the son of a famous civil rights activist and minister, Reverend Willie Taplin Barrow.
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About Keith Barrow
Early Life and Family
Keith Barrow was born in Chicago, Illinois. He was the only child of Reverend Willie Taplin Barrow, a well-known civil rights activist. She was sometimes called "The High Priestess of Protest." His father was Clyde Barrow, a welder.
Keith started singing gospel music when he was young. This was common for someone whose mother was a famous minister. As a teenager, Keith led a gospel group called the Soul Shakers.
Music Career
Keith left Chicago and moved to New York City, then later to Los Angeles. Around 1976, he signed with Columbia Records/CBS.
Keith also wrote songs for other artists. His song, "Teach Me (It's Something About Love)," became a hit for the group Blue Magic in 1976. It reached number 48 on the Billboard R&B chart.
In 1977, Keith released his first album, titled Keith Barrow. It was produced by MFSB guitarist Bobby Eli. The first song from the album, "Precious," did not become a big hit. However, his second song, "Mr. Magic Man," got some attention. Keith also recorded his own version of "Teach Me (It's Something About Love)" for this album.
He then worked on his second album, Physical Attraction, which came out in 1978. Keith's biggest hit song was "You Know You Want to be Loved." It reached number 26 on the Billboard R&B chart in the summer of 1978. Many songs on this album were written by Ronn Matlock. Another song, "Turn Me Up," also became popular on dance floors and reached number 79 on the R&B chart in 1979. The song "Physical Attraction" was another disco hit from the album.
In 1979, Keith became very ill while performing in Paris. He had to go to a local hospital. Despite his health problems, Keith signed with Capitol Records. He recorded and released his third and final album, Just As I Am, in 1980. This album featured the song "Why Love Half The World (When You Can Love The Whole World)."
Later Life and Passing
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Keith returned to Chicago from New York in June 1983. His mother took care of him. He was later admitted to Michael Reese Hospital where he was diagnosed with a serious illness.
Keith Barrow passed away on October 22, 1983, at the age of 29. He was one of the early people affected by this illness. More than 1,100 people attended his memorial service in Chicago. He was buried at Oak Woods Cemetery.
Music Albums
- 1977: Keith Barrow
- 1978: Physical Attraction
- 1980: Just As I Am
Hit Songs
- 1976: "Precious"
- 1977: "Mr. Magic Man"
- 1978: "You Know You Wanna Be Loved"
- 1978: "Turn Me Up"
- 1978: "If Its Love That You're Looking For"
- 1978: "Physical Attraction"
- 1980: "Why Love Half the World (When You Can Love the Whole World)"
