Keith Green

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Keith Green
Background information
Born
Keith Gordon Green

(1953-10-21)October 21, 1953
Sheepshead Bay, New York, U.S.
DiedJuly 28, 1982(1982-07-28) (aged 28)
Garden Valley, Texas, U.S.
GenresContemporary Christian music, rock and roll
OccupationsSinger, songwriter, musician, minister
InstrumentsVocals, piano
Years active1965–1982
LabelsDecca, Sparrow, Pretty Good Records

Keith Gordon Green (October 21, 1953 – July 28, 1982) was an American pianist, singer, songwriter, and musician. Originally from Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, New York, Green is known as a pioneer in the Christian contemporary genre. His most notable songs are "Oh Lord You're Beautiful" "Grace by Which I Stand" and "Asleep in The Light," written by Keith Green; "There Is a Redeemer", written by his wife Melody Green, "Your Love Broke Through,” written by Keith Green, Todd Fishkind, and Randy Stonehill. "I Want To Be More Like Jesus," written by Keith and Melody Green, and Kelly Willard.

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