Keith Green
American contemporary Christian musician and songwriter / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Keith Gordon Green (October 21, 1953 – July 28, 1982) was an American pianist, singer, songwriter and contemporary Christian music recording artist. Originally from Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, New York, Green is known as a pioneer in the Christian and Jesus Music genre.[1] His most notable songs are "There Is a Redeemer", which was written by his wife Melody, "Oh Lord You're Beautiful", "I Want To Be More Like Jesus", "To Obey Is Better Than Sacrifice", and "(Until) Your Love Broke Through".
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Birth name | Keith Gordon Green |
Born | (1953-10-21)October 21, 1953 Sheepshead Bay, New York, U.S. |
Died | July 28, 1982(1982-07-28) (aged 28) Garden Valley, Texas, U.S. |
Genres | Contemporary Christian music, rock and roll |
Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, musician, minister |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, piano |
Years active | 1965–82 |
Labels | Decca, Sparrow, Pretty Good Records |
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