Jimmy Keegan

Jimmy Keegan
Keegan with Spock's Beard in 2007
Background information
Born
James E. Keegan

(1969-11-03) November 3, 1969
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
GenresProgressive rock
OccupationsMusician, actor
InstrumentDrums
Years active1980–present
Member ofPattern-Seeking Animals
Formerly ofSpock's Beard

James E. Keegan (born November 3, 1969) is an American drummer and voice actor. He has played with artists such as Santana, as the drummer on the song "Primavera" on Santana's hit album Supernatural and with John Waite. Presently, Keegan is the drummer of the progressive rock band Pattern-Seeking Animals.

Keegan was the drummer for the progressive rock band Spock's Beard, having replaced original drummer Nick D'Virgilio in November 2011. Before joining Spock's Beard, Keegan was their touring drummer since 2003, when D'Virgilio picked up the frontman and main singer role during live performances. Keegan was a member of Spock's Beard for five years, until he left in October 2016.

Keegan released his first self-titled solo album, Jimmy Keegan, in 2024.