Keith Knudsen
| Keith Knudsen | |
|---|---|
| Born |
February 18, 1948 Le Mars, Iowa, U.S. |
| Died | February 8, 2005 (aged 56) Kentfield, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Rock, Country rock, Southern rock |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
| Instruments | Drums, vocals |
| Associated acts | |
Keith Knudsen (/kəˈnuːdˌsɛn/ kə-NOOD-sen; February 18, 1948 – February 8, 2005) was an American rock drummer, vocalist, and songwriter. Knudsen was best known as a drummer and vocalist for The Doobie Brothers. In addition, he founded the band Southern Pacific with fellow Doobie Brother John McFee.
Knudsen was born in Le Mars, Iowa. He began drumming while attending Princeton High School in Princeton, Illinois, where he graduated in 1966. After short stints playing in a club band and the Blind Joe Mendlebaum Blues Band, he became the drummer for organist/vocalist Lee Michaels. He played in The Hoodoo Rhythm Devils from late 1972 through mid 1973. He never did any formal studio recording with them, but recorded a live Texas Special on KSAN-FM in San Francisco with the Hoodoos and Johnny Winter. His big break came in 1974 when he was invited to join The Doobie Brothers, replacing the departing Michael Hossack. Knudsen joined the band during the recording of the 1974 Top 10 platinum album, What Were Once Vices Are Now Habits. He made his recording debut with the Doobies on What Were Once Vices Are Now Habits in 1974, performing backing vocals over instrumental tracks that included Hossack.
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