Robert Earl Keen

About

Country singer who released hits like "This Old Porch" and dance stompers like "That Buckin' Song."

Before Fame

He self-financed and released his debut album in 1984 called No Kinda Dance and found mainstream success with it.

Trivia

Riding the crest of the popularity of alt-country, his third album featured guitar stylings by an influential Austin musician with Gillian Welch singing the vocals.

Family Life

He was born in Houston, Texas. His father was a geologist and his mother was an attorney.

Associated With

His songs have been covered by country legends like George Strait, The Highwaymen, and Lyle Lovett.