Meet Keith Rosiér
Bassist/Author/Producer,
Keith Rosiér (pronounced Rosy-aye) is a native of Texas. At the
age of 10, he was inspired to learn about the bass with the help of his
grandmother, Elizabeth Franklin, who played and taught electric guitar.
At age 19, Keith moved from Texas to Los Angeles, CA. He soon found work
as a session bassist at Kitchen Sync Studios in Hollywood, CA. There he played
on movie soundtracks and sessions produced by studio owner, Jeff Snyder. This
opportunity led to Keith joining and recording with the band "The Spears," who
were signed to Elton John's, Rocket Records label. During this same
period Keith began playing with musicians from Jackson Browne and Hoyt
Axton's bands. This led to Keith's first touring job with songwriter/actor,
Hoyt Axton, touring the States and Europe. During this period he also recorded
and toured with Steve Gillette, a singer/songwriter based in LA who Keith
joined for a tour sharing the bill with The Dixie Dregs.
While subbing on a gig, Keith worked with John Molo, an LA session
player and drummer for Bruce Hornsby & The Range. This led to session work
and gigs with Molo, who later referred Keith for recording and touring with
Charlie Sexton. Keith's work with Sexton included playing some of the worlds
most famous venues, TV shows, music videos, world tours, and MTV's "Live in
Concert."
An active member of BMI, Keith's songs, music productions, and bass playing can be heard in the WB / The CW's TV series "Supernatural" and "Everwood", Fox TV series "King Of The Hill" and "Roswell", NBC's TV series "She Spies", and Showtime's TV series "Soul Food".
Keith's electric and upright bass playing for movie soundtracks, scores and other works can be heard in films like "Material Girls", "Inferno", "Brotherhood of Murder", "Exposed", "Kalifornia", "Return to Two-Moon Junction", "Blue Rodeo", "The Extra", "Beverly Hills Cop II", and "The Effects of Magic".
Keith's bass playing can also be heard in the CBS TV series, "Ghost Whisperer", HGTV's "Curb Appeal" & "Sensible Chic" TV shows, and CMT's TV special "Greatest Outlaws-The Dirty Dozen". He also played upright bass and tic-tac bass on the title theme and music score for Icebox.com's internet cartoon, "The Elvis and Jack Nicklaus Mysteries." Keith produced and mixed the platinum video, "Sweatin' To The Oldies III" for exercise guru, Richard Simmons.
Keith continues to play and record in the LA area and around the world with
musicians including: Jim Gordon, Russell Ferrante, Ziggy
Modeliste, Vince Gill, Sneaky Pete Kleinow, Albert Lee, Jim Cox, Dan
Dugmore, George Marinelli, Harry Stinson, Red Rhodes, Art Wood, Glen D. Hardin,
Marty Stuart, Red Young, Greg Leisz, Gerry McGee, Garth Hudson, and
others.
Keith also plays bass on sessions for producers such as Steve Berlin, Eddy
King, Howie Epstein, Bruce Bromberg, Gordon Titcomb, Leo
LeBlanc, Ian Miller, Steve Fischell, Al Perkins, Tommy Lee James, Kim
Fowley, Lee Magid, Mark Linett, Keith Forsey, Steve Earle, and Elliot Kendall.
Other recording artists Keith has worked with include Joe Houston, Eric
Weissberg, Alex Harvey, Big Jay McNeely, Lacy J. Dalton, Jo-el
Sonnier, Katy Moffatt, Junior Watson, Kathy Mathis, Steve Jones, Byron
Berline, Shaun Cassidy, Herb Pederson, Annette Ax, Brad Maul, Mel McDaniel,
Wendy Webb, Heather Myles, Johnny Lee, Milo Tremley, Rose Maddox, and he
has shared the stage with legendary performers Bob Hope, Loretta Lynn, and
George Burns. Keith also had a recurring acting role on the popular ABC soap
opera, General Hospital.
As an author, Keith has written "Studio Bass Masters" (Backbeat Books/Hal
Leonard Corp.), "Jump 'n' Blues Bass" (Hal Leonard Corp.), and "The Lost Art of
Country Bass" (Hal Leonard Corp.). These books are available at booksellers
world-wide and via internet sellers like Walmart.com, Target.com, Amazon.com,
and others. -See "Books" page of this site for more purchasing information.
Keith won the award for "Bass Guitarist of the Year" from the CCMA.
Keith is married to Denise Rosier, a songwriter and recording artist. Her
album, "Only a Whisper Away", produced by Keith, has received critical acclaim.
His production work and collaborations with Denise have also been featured in
the Showtime TV series "Soul Food", Songs of Love Foundation, and on the album
"Dreamtime Lullabies" featuring "Robin's Song" written and sung by Denise.
Keith, Denise, and daughter, artist Madeleine Rosiér live in the Los Angeles
area.