Keith

James Barry Keefer (born May 17, 1949), known professionally as Keith, is an American vocalist. His best-known song was "98.6" which reached No. 7 on Billboard Hot 100 in 1966. He legally changed his name to Bazza Keefer in 1988, in memory of his mother.

Early life Keith was born James Barry Keefer on May 17, 1949, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. and finishing at number 79 on the 1967 year-end chart. It also peaked at number 6 in Canada, number 24 in the UK Singles Chart, and number 25 in Australia. It sold over one million copies worldwide, earning a gold disc. 98.6 refers to the body's normal temperature expressed in Fahrenheit.

His debut album, 98.6/Ain't Gonna Lie, was also issued on the Mercury label.

Later days His 1968 second Mercury LP, Out of Crank, failed to sell well. "I was making coffee for generals," said Keefer. When he got out, Keith did some independent recording and joined Frank Zappa's 1974 touring band. "I think they brought me in to commercialize Frank," Keefer said. Record label

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