Bob Keane
American musician, producer, music executive
About Bob Keane
Lived 1922 – 2009 (aged 87). Bob Keane was an American record producer, composer, music executive and musician.
Robert Verrill Kuhn (January 5, 1922 – November 28, 2009), professionally known as Bob Keane, and also sometimes known as Bob Keene, was an American musician, producer and the founder and owner of the record label Del-Fi Records. He was the producer and manager of Ritchie Valens and Pinoy star Josephine Roberto, aka Banig.
Death Keane was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma when he was 87, and died of kidney failure on November 28, 2009.
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Who was Bob Keane?
American musician, producer, music executive
When was Bob Keane born?
Bob Keane was born on 5 January 1922 in Manhattan Beach.
When did Bob Keane die?
Bob Keane died on 28 November 2009.
What was Bob Keane's occupation?
Bob Keane was a record producer, composer, music executive and musician.
What nationality was Bob Keane?
Bob Keane was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bob Keane. https://biography.guide/bob-keane/
MLA: "Bob Keane." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bob-keane/.
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