Tributes and condolences pour in from fans and fellow musicians for the Raiders star after he passed away at the age of 79 at his home in Sherman Oaks, California.
AceShowbiz –Paul Revere & The Raiders star Keith Allison has died, aged 79.
A family spokesperson has confirmed the sad news that Allison passed away at his home in Sherman Oaks, California on Wednesday (17Nov21).
“It is with deep sadness to announce the passing of Keith Allison,” the message shared to the Paul Revere & the Raiders Facebook page reads. “We all here in the Raider family are terribly heartbroken. Keith will always be a Raider. Our love goes out to Keith’s wife Tina, son Ryeland, daughters Allison and Brenda, and all the grandchildren. Keith was a friend to all, and everyone loved Keith. His presence will be strongly missed.”
Allison was a member of the “Kicks” hitmakers from 1968 to 1975 and shared vocal duties with Mark Lindsay.
Ringo Starr and Mickey Dolenz are leading the tributes to the late rocker, with the former Beatles star, who worked with Allison on his 1978 album “Bad Boy” and his TV special “Ringo” the same year, tweeting, “God bless my friend Keith Allison peace and love to Tina and all the family.”
Born in Texas, Keith also contributed to several albums by The Monkees from their 1966 debut to 1968’s psychedelic Head.
“So sad to hear about the passing of my good friend Keith Allison,” Monkees star Dolenz tweeted upon hearing the news.
After leaving the Raiders, Allison released a solo album, “Keith Allison in Action“, and pursued a career in acting, appearing in “Gods & Generals“, “7th Heaven“, and “The Love Boat“. He was also part of the Wally Watchel Band, appeared on Jerry Lee Lewis‘ 2001 album “Last Man Standing”, and performed on songs by Sonny & Cher, Harry Nilsson, Roy Orbison, Chuck Berry, and The Beach Boys among others.
He co-wrote the Raiders hit “Freeborn Man”, which became a hit for Glen Campbell and Jerry Reed, and scored the Peter Sellers film “Where Does It Hurt?“.
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