John "Speedy" Keene
John David Percy Keen (29 March 1945 – 12 March 2002) also known as John "Speedy" Keen, "Speedy" Keen 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.
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“What did you go out into the wilderness to look at? A reed shaken by the wind? What then did you go out to see? Someone dressed in soft robes? Look, those who wear soft robes are in royal palaces. What then did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet.”
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