ABOUT KEITH

Keith Errol Benson was born and raised in Camden, New Jersey. A graduate of Camden High School, he attended Clark/Atlanta and Howard Universities, eventually graduating Thomas Edison State College, New Jersey, with a Bachelor’s of Arts Degree, in History. He graduated Cum Laude with a 4.0 in his major, and was given the honor of delivering the student speech, after Governor Jon Corzine delivered the guest speech, at graduation. 

Keith is an internationally recognized drummer, with the distinction of being the only musician, ever, to have been a member of both Motown Records’, and Philadelphia International Records’ iconic studio bands – the Funk Brothers and MFSB, respectively.

Throughout his career he has received numerous awards, including over 2 dozen RIAAL Certified Gold and Platinum Records, a Grammy, and a New York Film Critics’ Award for his work as Associate Producer on the film classic, “Standing in the Shadows of Motown.”

Keith’s is a tireless advocate of programs, ideas and agendas that improve communities, worldwide. He is Vice President of the NAACP. He is Vice President of Al Sharpton’s National Action Network. He helped implement programs for young African American men and continues to do so. He has written 3 books on life and History. He set up Barack Obama’s campaign office in Camden NJ, when President Obama was a virtual unknown, and he continues to be a major community organizer, in the State of New Jersey.

 

The Author of The Power and The Glory

Keith Errol Benson is one of a very few, award-winning, “super-mentors,” in the nation. He received the State of New Jersey’s highest award (the Gold Medal) for extraordinary success with young African American men, from Camden New Jersey.

Many have been accepted into the nation’s most prestigious colleges and universities. Several are working in New York’s financial industry, and in other professions. Almost all are culturally conscious contributors to society because they honor their History.

Keith understands from a life of tough experience that which Dr. James Loewen said: “Understanding History is essential to understanding oneself and the world around us.” History changes people’s view of themselves, the world around them, and their place in the world. History “elevates and illuminates the spirit.” The rest takes care of itself.

Keith was born and raised in Camden, New Jersey, himself. He grew up in a single-parent home (his mother remarried when he was 13). He became a professional musician at 12 and eventually became an RIAA Certified Gold and Platinum Record Award-winning musician, and Associate Film Producer. He is the only musician to have been a member of the top 2 iconic studio bands, in American Music History – Detroit, Motown’s “Funk Brothers” and Philadelphia International Record’s “MFSB.”