The Music of Key Frances

Self-taught on the guitar, Key found his own sound hanging out on an island and playing to seals. He writes his own songs. He's written some beautiful songs. His playin' keeps getting better too. New tracks are available here for a listen to! Check out link!

Once a Marine, always a Marine, Key has also worked as a railman and raced cars. It was a close call for a life path between racing cars and music. He flew planes too. While honing his craft, Key did long hours as a cross-country trucker. Key drove own tour bus on chitlin circuit, up and down the West Coast, and all around the Southwest. And living out in those deserts today he rides his bike on the open stretches of road. He's playing the guitar, writing songs, and recording his next album. Check out the early releases, click on link at top of page!

While he was stationed at El Toro in the early 1960s, Key heard all the greats and hung out Albert King and Albert Collins. Key opened for Buddy Guy and Junior Wells, after which Junior Wells declared Key "The Real Thing". After the gig they all hung out and drank a bottle of gin.. The next day Key felt like Junior passed the torch to him, but he didn't remember where it was!