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Tim Rice-Oxley
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| Birth name | Timothy James Rice-Oxley |
| Also known as | Tim Rice-Oxley |
| Born | 2 June 1976 Oxford, England |
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| Years active | 1995–present |
Timothy James Rice-Oxley, born on June 2, 1976, is a talented English musician. He is most famous as the keyboard player, backup singer, and songwriter for the rock band Keane. In 2010, he also started another band called Mt. Desolation with his friend and bandmate, Jesse Quin.
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Early Life and Musical Journey
Timothy James Rice-Oxley was born in Oxford, England. He has a younger brother named Tom. When Tim was a teenager, he took piano lessons. However, he didn't enjoy them much because he found the classical music boring. He often didn't practice.
After his parents stopped his lessons, something changed. Tim started to like the piano on his own. He taught himself how to play, mostly inspired by the famous band The Beatles. This shows how he found his own way to love music.
Tim's Role in Keane
Tim Rice-Oxley is a key member of the band Keane. He plays the keyboards and sings backup vocals for most of their songs. He also writes many of Keane's popular songs.
Sometimes, Tim even sings the main vocals! He sang lead on songs like "Sunshine" and "Your Love". He has also sung lead on some demo versions of songs.
Writing Music for Others
Tim Rice-Oxley is a talented songwriter. He has written songs for other famous artists too.
- In 2006, he helped write "Early Winter" for Gwen Stefani's album, The Sweet Escape. Keane has even performed "Early Winter" live.
- The song "Perfect Symmetry" from Keane's album is considered one of his best works.
- In 2009, he co-wrote "Everything Is Beautiful" for Kylie Minogue's album, Aphrodite.
- In 2013, he worked with Gary Barlow to write the song "Jump."
- He also co-wrote "Magnificent Time" for the band Travis in 2016.
- In 2018, he helped write "Lost My Mind" for Lily Allen.
Mt. Desolation: A Side Project
Tim Rice-Oxley started another band called Mt. Desolation. This band plays alt-country music. He formed it with his friend and Keane bandmate, Jesse Quin.
Other musicians from bands like Mumford & Sons and The Killers also play in Mt. Desolation. Their first album, Mt. Desolation, came out in 2010. They toured the UK, Ireland, the US, and Canada that year.
Their second album, When the Night Calls, was released in 2018. They also had a short tour in the UK after its release.
Personal Life
Tim Rice-Oxley lives in Polegate, East Sussex, England. He has two daughters named Lilac and Anna.
Awards and Recognition
Tim Rice-Oxley is a recognized songwriter. In May 2005, he won an Ivor Novello Award. This award was for Songwriter of the Year, celebrating his amazing talent in writing music.
Discography Highlights
Here are some of the main albums Tim Rice-Oxley has been a part of:
With Keane
- Hopes and Fears (2004)
- Under the Iron Sea (2006)
- Perfect Symmetry (2008)
- Strangeland (2012)
- Cause and Effect (2019)
- Night Train (EP, 2010)
- The Best of Keane (Compilation, 2013)
With Mt. Desolation
- Mt. Desolation (2010)
- When the Night Calls (2018)
- Through Crooked Aim (2023)
See also
In Spanish: Tim Rice-Oxley para niños
