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Keith Christmas is a British musician and songwriter known for his influential contributions to the music scene since the late 1960s. He recorded his first album, 'Stimulus,' in 1969, backed by Mighty Baby, making it a collector's item. That same year, he played acoustic guitar on David Bowie's debut album 'Space Oddity,' contributing to tracks like "Letter to Hermione" and "God Knows I’m Good." His early performances at the Beckenham Arts Lab, run by Bowie, led to an invitation to perform at the inaugural Glastonbury Festival, where he made numerous appearances in subsequent years. In 1970, Keith released 'Fable of the Wings,' and in 1971, he recorded the acclaimed album 'Pigmy.' After graduating from the University of Bath, he quickly made a name for himself as a support act for major bands like The Who, King Crimson, and Ten Years After, while also opening for notable acts such as Argent, Captain Beefheart, Frank Zappa, The Kinks, and Roxy Music. After parting ways with his initial label, Keith signed with ELP’s Manticore and, with producers Greg Lake and Peter Sinfield, recorded 'Brighter Day.' He formed a band and moved to Los Angeles to write his next album, 'Stories From the Human Zoo.' Following a return to England in 1976, he took a break from performing but later formed the blues band 'Weatherman

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