About Keith Green
Keith Gordon Green was an American pianist, singer, songwriter, and musician. Originally from Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, New York, Green is known as a pioneer in the Christian contemporary genre. His most notable songs are "Oh Lord You're Beautiful" "Grace by Which I Stand" and "Asleep in The Light," written by Keith Green; "There Is a Redeemer", written by his wife Melody Green, "Your Love Broke Through,” written by Keith Green, Todd Fishkind, and Randy Stonehill. "I Want To Be More Like Jesus," written by Keith and Melody Green, and Kelly Willard. The show was Green's first appearance in live theater, which was held in Chatsworth, Los Angeles in September 1962. In 1965, Green was the youngest person ever to sign with the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP) upon publication of his song, "A Go-Go Getter" at age 11. The first song released on disc was in May 1965, produced by Gary Usher, the very song he composed and published before signing with Decca. By age 12 Green had already written 40 original songs, when along with his father and business manager Harvey, he signed a five-year contract with Decca Records in February 1965.
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