Thomas Alan Keith (December 21, 1946 – October 30, 2011) was an American radio sound effects artist and performer best known for his work on the nationally syndicated public radio program A Prairie Home Companion. Over a career of more than three decades, Keith created live sound effects and occasional character voices for the show, contributing to its distinctive audio style and storytelling.[2]
Tom Keith | |
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 Keith during a live performance of A Prairie Home Companion in 2007 | |
| Born | Thomas Alan Keith[1] December 21, 1946 St. Paul, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Died | October 30, 2011 (aged 64) Woodbury, Minnesota, U.S. |
Resting place | Acacia Park Cemetery, Mendota Heights, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of Minnesota |
| Occupation | radio personality |
| Years active | 1973–2011 |
| Employer | Minnesota Public Radio |
| Known for | Sound effects |
| Spouse | Ri Wei Liu-Keith |
In addition to his work with A Prairie Home Companion, Keith performed and produced radio and audio projects in the Twin Cities area and collaborated with other public radio productions. He was widely regarded within public radio for his technical skill and creative use of sound effects.[3]
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References
edit- ↑ Slotnik, Daniel E. (November 2, 2011). "Tom Keith, Creator of Radio Soundscapes, Dies at 64". The New York Times.
- ↑ "Tom Keith, Creator of Radio Soundscapes, Dies at 64 (Published 2011)". 2011-11-02. Archived from the original on 2025-03-05. Retrieved 2025-12-20.
- 1 2 Kerr, Euan; Elizabeth Dunbar (October 31, 2011). "Prairie Home Companion sound effects man Tom Keith remembered". Minnesota Public Radio News.
- ↑ Walsh, Paul; Miller, Pamela (November 1, 2011). "Thomas Alan 'Tom' Keith". Star Tribune. Minneapolis. Archived from the original on November 2, 2011. Retrieved November 2, 2011.
- ↑ "Tom Keith – Sound Effects Man (2012, CD)". Discogs. Retrieved 9 July 2023.