Andy Keys - ProfilesArchive

About Me

A brief history: Andy Keys is a member of S.K.A. ALLSTARS, but has also been a previous member and keyboard player for SKA'D FOR LIFE and ska/punk band MONOTONES UK (both bands based in the South West). Andy has been writing songs for years and has spent a long time in the ska and scooter world, being involved in various ska and mod projects. One of his biggest tracks was the single "Street Life", written for SKA'D FOR LIFE in the mid 90's and acheiving city chart success in Belgium. Andy also wrote several songs on the debut SKA'D FOR LIFE album "Sober", released at the tail end of the 90's, and on the debut MONOTONES UK album "It's the Monotones". This site features Andy's solo work, with his love of Ska and Northern Soul reflecting in his music.

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Member Since: 4/14/2008
Band Members: Andy Keys & guests including John Wapplington, Stumpy & Dave Furze.
Influences: 2Tone ska, Trojan ska, Madness, Mike Barson, Dexy's Midnight Runners, Specials, The Beat,The Bodysnatchers, Selecter, Bad Manners, Martin Stewart, Northern Soul, Dave & Ansil Collins, Secret Affair, Tommy McCook, The Jam, Paul Weller, Rico, The Skatalites, The Bricks UK, The Chords, The Motors, Prince Buster, Roland Gift, Booker T and the MG's, Dennis Brown, JoBoxers, Jools Holland, Ian Dury & The Blockheads, Wigan Casino, Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Desmond Dekker, Elvis Costello, Mick Talbot, The Style Council, Laurel Aitken, Bob Marley, Motown, Tamla Motown, The Lambrettas, The Clash, The Members.
Sounds Like: SKA!!! SOUL
Record Label: Cry Tough Music
Type of Label: Indie