Ian Keaggy
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| Birth name | Ian Sebastian Keaggy |
| Born | June 16, 1987 Orange County, California, U.S. |
| Origin | Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Genre(s) | Alternative Rock |
| Occupation(s) | Musician/Singer-Songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, Piano, Bass |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Website | myspace.com/iankeaggy |
Ian Sebastian Keaggy (born June 16, 1987) is an American Alternative Rock Musician-Songwriter from Nashville, Tennessee.
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[edit] Personal life
Keaggy was born in Orange County, California, to one of Christian music's most respected guitar players, Phil Keaggy, and his wife Bernadette. Ian was last of the children in the Keaggy household.[1]
[edit] Biography
Keaggy has been involved with music his entire life and surrounded by it as well. Keaggy has played the guitar for eight years and the piano for six.
In late 2006 Keaggy Joined Pop/Rock band "Miracle Drug" and added bass guitar to his list of instruments.
Highlights of his career include touring with his famous father Phil Keaggy. And these days, Keaggy is foucusing on the success of his band, HotChelleRae. Which he shares with longtime friends and Nashville natives, Nash Overstreet, Ryan Follese, and Rob Gibbs.
In the summer of 2007, Along with his band, Keaggy opened a sold out concert for solo rap artist Lil John. And later, played a string of venues at the prestigious South by South West music festival in Austin, Texas.
"HotChelleRae's intrinsic swagger and dominance belie their youth, but that's the only misleading bit about this Nashville four-piece. They are honest to goodness rock and roll at its finest--ripe and arrogant, sweating with tangible promise that hangs in the air at their live shows. Posh arrangements featuring refreshingly tasteful guitar, sly lyrics and a 20-year-old lead singer dripping with charisma leave you knowing that these guys will end up somewhere--everywhere. " -BMI.com [2]
Although not signed to a record label, Keaggy signed with ASCAP Nashville and is currently under management in order to sign Keaggy to a recording contract.[3]
[edit] Extended career
On top of Keaggy's many musical talents, he also explores his artistic talents in photography.
In 2006, Keaggy turned a long time love and hobby to a full on profession and began photographing actors, models, fellow musicians and bands in the Nashville area. These include, The Hollywood Kills, Matt Erikson and longtime girlfriend, Maci Wainwright. You can see Keaggy's photography work on his photography myspace.[4]
[edit] Philanthropy
Throughout his life Keaggy has also been involved in certain charities. Among these is the work he did alongside his father, Phil Keaggy for the Compassion Internation Child Sponsorship Program. Which reaches out to underprivileged children all over the world.
[edit] Discography
Keaggy has not yet released any of his original material. He is featured on his father's 2006 album, Phil Keaggy,Dream Again.
