Keane

Keane are an English alternative rock band from Battle, East Sussex, formed in 1997. The group currently comprises Tim Rice-Oxley (piano, backing vocals), Tom Chaplin (lead vocals, guitar), Richard Hughes (drums, percussion) and Jesse Quin (bass guitar, percussion), who first played with the band in late 2007 during the concerts of the single The Night Sky. Their original line-up included founder and guitarist Dominic Scott, who left in 2001. Kea... More

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  • 1997

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  • 1997
  • 1997
  • 1997
  • 1997
  • Jul 2001
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  • 2005

Grammy Award for Best New Artist Nominees

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