Education
Keighley attended Dulwich Preparatory London and Royal Russell School in London, England.
Keighley attended Dulwich Preparatory London and Royal Russell School in London, England.
"Some People" and "Imagination" also charted on the United States. Billboard Hot 100 in 1985. He started performing as Belouis Some in 1983 and was signed to Parlophone releasing his first album, Some People, in 1985. After initial production in London with Ian Little and Pete Schwier, the album was produced by Steve Thompson and Michael Barbiero in New New York
Guitarist Carlos Alomar arranged and played on the sessions along with Bernard Edwards, Tony Thompson, Dave Lebolt, Jimmy Maelen, Carmine Rojas, Lenny Pickett, Guy Fletcher, Chester Kamen, Robin Clark and Earl Slick.
The video for the first single release, "Imagination", was directed by Storm Thorgerson and caused controversy as it contained full frontal nudity. The video for the second single, "Some People", also directed by Thorgerson, was used as a Swatch television advertisement in the United States.
Belouis Some"s contribution to the Pretty in Pink soundtrack, "Round, Round", propelled him towards audiences outside of the clubs.
After worldwide chart success and extensive touring, including a support slot on Frankie Goes to Hollywood"s 1985 United States tour, the single "Imagination" was re-issued in 1986 and became a hit in the United Kingdom. Both "Some People" and "Imagination" were remixed several times. In August 1986, he appeared at Knebworth on a bill supporting Queen, with Big Country and Status Quo.
In late 1986, Belouis Some recorded his second album Belouis Some in New York, produced by Gary Langan and Guy Fletcher.
Main band members were Carlos Alomar, Geoff Dugmore, Carmine Rojas, Chester Kamen and Fletcher on keyboards. Pete Townshend, Julian Lennon and Neal X made guest appearances on the album. "Let lieutenant Be with You" and "Animal Magic" were both United States Hot Dance Club Play hits.
In 1989, Belouis Some formed The Big Broadcast.
The band toured the United Kingdom playing small venues and clubs. In 1993, Belouis Some released the album Living Your Life on BMG Records.
The album was produced in London by Geoff Dugmore and Nigel Butler. Musicians included Karl Hyde, Steve Barnacle, Peter Oxendale, and Josip Juraj Belle.