He is best known for his work with George Clinton in various P-Funk lineups[1] and as a member of the rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd[1] since 2009.

Keyes played and recorded with many musicians including Jay Lane (Primus, RatDog), Sam Andrew (Big Brother and the Holding Company), Peter Tork (The Monkees), Marty Friedman (Megadeth), Marty Balin (Jefferson Airplane/Starship) and Bill Spooner (The Tubes).

Around this time he shared the stage with everyone from Bootsy Collins to Snoop Dogg and Isaac Hayes.

He joined the 420 Funk Mob in 2002, a band that features George Clinton and other former P-Funk members.

When not touring with Lynyrd Skynyrd, Keys plays with a variety of other projects, including the Smoky White Devils.