Jim Keays


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Jim Keays (born 9 September 1946, Glasgow, Scotland – died 13 June 2014, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia) was a Scottish-born Australian musician who fronted rock band The Master's Apprentices as singer-songwriter, guitarist and harmonica-player from 1965 to 1972, and subsequently had a solo career.

His family migrated to Australia in 1951. During his time with Masters Apprentices, he also wrote for the teen newspaper, Go-Set, as its Adelaide correspondent in 1970 and its London correspondent in 1973. In 2000, he formed Cotton Keays & Morris along with Darryl Cotton and Russell Morris, which toured Australia regularly, their stage show featuring the hits of each member and their previous groups.

ALBUMS


APPEARANCES +


The Scientists
Not For Sale: Live 1978/79
2019, 2x Vinyl Pink, ,
Garage Rock
Various
The Glory Days Of Aussie Pub Rock Vol. 2
2017, 4xCD, Comp + Box, Festival Records, ,
Classic Rock/Pub Rock/Hard Rock/Pop Rock/Blues Rock
Various
Holding The Man (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
2015, CD, Comp, Sony Music
John Francis Carroll
The Black Shore
2013, CDr, Not On Label,
Various
Down Under Nuggets (Original Australian Artyfacts 1965-1967)
2012, CD, ,
Garage Rock
Rob Tognoni
Art
2012
Russell Morris
Sharkmouth
2012
Various
A State Of The Heart - Australia Salutes Its Own
2011, 2xCD, Comp, Sony Music, Gab Disc,
The Phantom Keys
The Real Sounds Of
2011, ,
Garage Rock/Rhythm & Blues
The Shower Scene From Psycho
Exploding Hits (The Complete Recordings 1982-2000)
2009, 2xCD, Comp, The Omni Recording Corporation, ,
Indie Rock/Post-Punk
Various
On The Prowl (Australian Pop Of The 70s Vol 2)
2009, 2xCD, Comp, Sony Music, ,
Soft Rock/Bubblegum/Country Rock/Glam/Pop Rock/Vocal/Disco/Classic Rock/Psychedelic Rock
Various
50 Years Of Australian Rock & Roll
2008, 3x CD, ,
Alternative Rock/Rock & Roll/Pop Rock/Beat/Synth-pop/Classic Rock
Various
Do The Pop! Redux Part One
2007, 2xCD, Comp, Shock (2), Savage Beat!, ,
Garage Rock/Punk/Indie Rock
Billy Thorpe
Solo The Last Recordings
2007, 2xCD, Album, Liberation Blue, ,
Acoustic
Russell Morris
Fundamentalist
2007, CD, Album, Liberation Blue
Various
FBi 94.5FM Presents Kill Your Idols
2005, CD, Album, Comp, Jew, FBi Radio, ,
Alternative Rock/Indie Rock/Synth-pop
Various
Complete Sixties
2005, 5x CD, Box Set, ,
Pop Rock
Masters Apprentices*
From Mustangs To Masters - First Year Apprentices
2004, ,
Beat/Rhythm & Blues/Garage Rock
Various
Australian Made Rock Retrospective 1959-2000
2003, 2xCD, Comp, Rajon Music Group, ,
Hard Rock
Various
Sensational Hits Of The 70's
2003, 3xCD, Comp + Box, Comp, DSE (2), DSE (2), DSE (2)
Various
The Official AFL Club Anthems
2002, CD, Album, Comp, Official AFL
Various
The Very Best Of SeaChange (From The Artist Services ABC TV Series)
2001, 2xCD, Comp, Best Boy, ABC Music, Festival Mushroom Records
Various
Nuggets II (Original Artyfacts From The British Empire And Beyond 1964-1969)
2001, 4x CD, Box Set, ,
Garage Rock/Psychedelic Rock/Mod/Beat
Various
Long Way To The Top (Stories Of Australian And New Zealand Rock & Roll)
2001, 3x VHS,
Various
Sample People (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
2000, CD, Comp, Festival Mushroom Records, ,
Alternative Rock/House/Pop Rock/Synth-pop/Soundtrack
Various
Australia's Ultimate Songs - The 100 Greatest Hits Of The Century
2000, 5xCD, Comp, Ltd, Liberation Music, ,
Alternative Rock/Rock & Roll/Pop Rock/Synth-pop/Classic Rock
Various
SeaChange (Even More Sounds Rich And Strange From The Third TV Series)
2000, CD, Comp, Best Boy, ABC Music, ,
Pop Rock
The Tripmakers
Dancing With Tura Satana
1998, 7", EP, For Monsters Records, ,
Garage Rock/Psychedelic Rock
Various
Australian Rock 'N' Roll The Early Years
1998, CD, Comp, Mushroom 25, ,
Classic Rock/Rock & Roll/Beat
The Master's Apprentices
Master's Apprentices + Choice Cuts
1996, 2xCD, Comp, RE, RM, EMI, ,
Garage Rock/Beat
Various
Golden Miles (Australian Progressive Rock 1969-1974)
1994, 2x CD, ,
Prog Rock/Psychedelic Rock/Hard Rock/Art Rock
Various
Do Y'self A Favour! The Countdown Years 1975-79 (Seventies Downunder Vol. 2)
1993, CD, Comp, Raven Records,
Oz Art For Ozone
Our Children's World
1989, 7", Single, Virgin
Various
Eternal Love
1989
Masters Apprentices*
Birth Of The Beat
1988, 7", Ltd, Virgin, ,
Pop Rock
The Master's Apprentices
Because I Love You
1988, 12", Single, Virgin Australia
Masters Apprentices*
Do What You Wanna Do
1988, ,
Blues Rock
Masters Apprentices*
The Very Best Of Masters Apprentices
1988
Incredible Penguins
Happy Xmas (War Is Over)
1985
Various
Molly's Aus. Evolution
1982, 2x Vinyl, ,
Classic Rock/Pop Rock/Psychedelic Rock/Soft Rock/New Wave/Beat/Ballad
The Master's Apprentices
Hands Of Time
1980, ,
Psychedelic Rock/Classic Rock/Garage Rock
Various
Decade Volume 1
1978,
Jim Keay's Southern Cross
Undecided / For Someone
1975, 7", CBS
Steve Maxwell Von Braund*
Monster Planet
1975, ,
Prog Rock/Funk/Ambient
Masters' Apprentices*
Rio De Camero
1974, 7", Single, EMI,
Master's Apprentices*
Love Is
1972, 7", Columbia
The Master's Apprentices
Nickelodeon
1972
Master's Apprentices*
Future Of Our Nation
1971, 7", Single, His Master's Voice
Master's Apprentices*
Master's Apprentices
1971
The Master's Apprentices
Because I Love You
1971
The Master's Apprentices
Turn Up Your Radio
1970, 7", EP, Columbia, Columbia
Various
Go-Set Pop Poll Awards 1970
1970, LP, Comp, Columbia, ,
Vocal
The Expression
Quicksand
1970, 7", Rebel (7), ,
Psychedelic Rock
The Sect
St. John's Wood / Country Style
1970, 7", Single, Columbia
The Master's Apprentices
Turn Up Your Radio
1970, ,
Classic Rock
Issi Dy
Incense
1970
Master's Apprentices*
Masterpiece
1970
Clockwork Oringe*
Viva Bobbie Joe!
1969, 7", Single, Van Diemen,
Issi Dy
Incense
1969, 7", Single, Festival Records
The Master's Apprentices
Think About Tomorrow Today
1969
The Master's Apprentices
Linda Linda
1969
The Master's Apprentices
5.10 Man
1969
The Master's Apprentices
Brigette
1968, 7", Single, Astor
The Master's Apprentices
The Master's Apprentices
1967
The First Ruck
We Are The Pride Of Brisbane Town
CD, Single, MRA Entertainment, Official AFL, Destra Entertainment
Manning*
Hear It Calling
7", Indigo (6), ,
Blues Rock/Pop Rock
Steve Romig and Mike Kelly
The Friday Sessions
CD, Album, Not On Label
Master's Apprentices*
A Toast To Panama Red
Masters Apprentices*
Now That It's Over
The RockWiz Orkestra*
The RocKwiz Duets Volume IV: With A Little Help From Our Friends
2012, CD, Comp, Renegade Films, ,
Alternative Rock/Blues Rock/Soul/Pub Rock/Rhythm & Blues
The Australian Youth Choir
A Tribute To Darryl Cotton
2012, CD, Not On Label,
RocKwiz Orkestra
The RocKwiz Duets Volume IV: With A Little Help From Our Friends
2012, DVD-V, Comp, SBS (3), Renegade Films, ,
Alternative Rock/Blues Rock/Soul/Pub Rock/Rhythm & Blues
Various
Australia's Greatest Songs - 40 Acoustic Classics - By Australia's Greatest Artists
2011, 2xCD, Album, Comp, Liberation Music
Alies Sluiter
Summer Coda
2010, CD, Liberation Music
RocKwiz Orkestra
The RocKwiz Duets
2010, 4xDVD-V, Comp, Multichannel, PAL + Box, Col, RocKwiz Duets, Liberation Music, Liberation Music, Liberation Music, ,
Alternative Rock/Blues Rock/Classic Rock/Country Rock/Country/Folk Rock/Hard Rock/Indie Rock/New Wave/Pop Rock/Pub Rock/Psychedelic Rock/Rhythm & Blues/Rock & Roll
Various
Liberation Blue Acoustic Series Sampler
2008, CD, Comp, Promo, Liberation Blue
Various
Signature Songs, Classic Covers
2007, 2xCD, Album, Comp, Liberation Blue
RocKwiz Orkestra
The RocKwiz Duets - Volume II
2007, DVD-V, Comp, Liberation Music,
Various
Running In The Shadows (Oz Rock Rarities 1983 - 1994)
2004, CD, Comp, ScreenSound Australia
Various
The Official AFL Club Anthems 2003
2003, CD, Album, Columbia,
Various
Made In Australia
1987, LP, S/Sided, Promo, Transcription, EMI
Various
The Concert Of The Decade
1979
Various
Upside Down Volume Five (Coloured Dreams From The Underworld)
2016, CD, Comp, RM, Unofficial, Particles (2)
Various
Upside Down Volume One (Coloured Dreams From The Underworld)
2014
Rob Tognoni
Art
2012, ,
Blues Rock
The Master's Apprentices
Nickelodeon
2002, ,
Hard Rock
Various
Munich City Nights - Vol. 62
1996, CD, Comp, Ltd, Unofficial, Enigma Records (10),
Master's Apprentices*
Master's Apprentices
1989, ,
Hard Rock/Prog Rock
Various
Groovy Down Under (OZ 60's Psychedelic Pop And Beat)
CDr, Comp, Num, Unofficial, Blue Fogg Records
Masters Apprentices*
Do What You Wanna Do
,
Blues Rock
The Master's Apprentices
The Master's Apprentices
,
Beat/Garage Rock/Psychedelic Rock/Rhythm & Blues
Master's Apprentices*
Masterpiece