Keith Washington - A Tribute to Teddy Pendergrass

Keith Washington live at City Winery Chicago - Saturday, March 16th at 7:30 PM!

Keith Washington is an American R&B vocalist, songwriter, actor, and producer born in Detroit, Michigan. He started singing at the age of six, opening up for artists such as: Brenda Russell and many others that grace the stage at the club Twenty Grand. Years later, Washington started touring with the legendary group “The Dramatics,” being featured on stage being seen by well known artists, as well as, record executives.

In 1984, Washington made his first TV debut on the hit show Star Search, hosted by Ed McMahon. The exposure from Star Search, afforded him opportunities to do background recording sessions with renowned artists such as Stevie Wonder, George Clinton, R&B Vocalist Miki Howard, and the Jacksons just to name a few. Washington then moved to Los Angeles, where he met manager, Sherwin Bash and A&R executive for Qwest Records, Raoul Roach whom introduced him to Quincy Jones, who signed him to Qwest Warner Brothers.

In 1991, Qwest Warner Brothers released his first single titled “Kissing You,” off the Make time for love CD produced by Jon Nettlesbey and Terry Coffey, which was nominated for a Grammy for Best R&B Vocal Performance and won a 1992 Soul Train Music Award for Best R&B single. In addition, the song topped the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Charts for several weeks. Shortly after, Qwest Warner Brothers released his second single titled, “Are You Still In Love With Me,” produced by Barry Eastmond, giving him his first Gold and Platinum CD.