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The Blackbyrds are an American rhythm and blues and jazz-funk fusion group, formed in Washington, D.C., in 1973 and reformed in 2012 by Keith Killgo.
The Blackbyrds's current lineup of musicians consists of original members Keith Killgo and Joe Hall. Roberto Villeda has joined on keys; Keith's former student Paul Spires on vocals; Thad Wilson on trumpet; Tom O’Grady from the UK on keys and trombone; Marshall Keys on sax; Sean Anthony on percussion; Charles Wright on guitar.
The Blackbyrds's current lineup of musicians consists of original members Keith Killgo and Joe Hall. Harold Barney has joined on keys; Keith's former student Paul Spires on vocals; Thad Wilson on trumpet; Tom O’Grady from the UK on keys and trombone; Marshall Keys on sax; Sean Anthony on percussion; Charles Wright on guitar.
20 de feb. de 2024 · Biography. Articles. News. Keith Killgo, drummer, vocalist and one of the founding members of the jazz-fusion group, the Blackbyrds, has been a part of the metamorphosis that has taken place in the world of jazz. From the age of four years old, he studied piano--going on to train with Roberta Flack.
Keith Killgo, drummer, vocalist and one of the founding members of the jazz-fusion group, the Blackbyrds, has been a part of the metamorphosis that has taken place in the world of jazz. From the age of four years old, he studied piano – going on to train with Roberta Flack.
27 de jun. de 2023 · Lifestyle. The Blackbyrds Still Doin’ It After 50 Years. by Brenda C. Siler June 27, 2023. The Blackbyrds celebrate their 50th anniversary with a concert at the Howard Theatre on July 7. Drummer Keith Killgo is one of the original members of the Blackbyrds. (Ja’Mon Jackson/The Washington Informer)
Drummer Keith Killgo, keyboardist Kevin Toney, bassist Joe Hall, and guitarist Orville Saunders remain the Blackbyrds’ core members; the band’s lineup has expanded to include vocalist James Garrett and percussionist Dan Stewart. While in high school in Washington, D.C., Keith, Orville, and Joe had played together in a band called Second Stage.
