Dan McKeown
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| Dan McKeown | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1953 |
| Genre(s) | Rock / R&B |
| Occupation(s) | Producer |
| Years active | 35 years |
| Label(s) | produced for BMG, Sutra, etc |
| Website | smashtvmedia |
Dan McKeown is a Philadelphia producer who has gained international fame with his music and television productions. His credits include artists such as Billy Paul, The Intruders, Dee Dee Sharp, The Trammps, Frankie "Double Dutch Bus" Smith, and award winning AOR Rock band Hit The Ground Runnin.
Hit The Ground Runnin's first album Sudden Impact, produced by McKeown and longtime partner Paul Piccari, holds the title as the most sought after rock album in the world [1], selling on eBay for an average price of $1,088.00[2]. In 2001, an original copy with autographs sold for $1,950.00. McKeown also worked with long-time friend Michael Nise in Camden, New Jersey, where he was in charge of the entertainment division for the television shows "Dancin' On Air" and "Dance Party USA". He also composed and recorded the theme songs for both shows at Powerhouse Studios, owned by Nise. His musical compositions can still be heard on national commercials from J.C. Penney to Owens Corning. He still produces in Philadelphia with partner and member of Hit The Ground Runnin, Paul Piccari.
