John Keene

John David Percy Keen (29 March 1945 – 21 March 2002) also known as John "Speedy" Keene, "Speedy" Keene or John Keen, was a songwriter, vocalist, drummer and keyboard player, best known for his association with the rock band Thunderclap Newman. He wrote "Something in the Air" (1969) for the band, which reached #1 in the UK Singles Chart. Keen was born in Ealing, London. Before joining Thunderclap Newman, Keen shared a flat and worked as a chauffeur for Pete Townshend of The Who. He is famous among fans of The Who for writing "Armenia City in the Sky" which was recorded on the album The Who Sell Out (1967). This was the only song The Who ever performed that was specifically written for the group by a non-member.'Armenia City in the Sky'...