Age 72
Keith Beaton was a singer with the Philadelphia soul group Blue Magic, known for hits including “Sideshow.”
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I could remember seeing blue magic at the strand in Los Angeles in the early 2000s and after the show I got the opportunity to meet and get a promotional 8x10 picture signed by Keith condolences to the family
wilson brown
June 18, 2025
I am still in disbelief. Upon learning of their homegoing yesterday I erroneously forgot to send my sincerest condolences to Richard & Keith´s Families, Loved Ones, Ted, Vernon, Wendell, Friends, and Fans. You Guys will forever remain in our Hearts and Minds. Thanks for all the beautiful music and concerts. Especially: "It´s Something About Love"!!!
MalIkah Shabazz
March 12, 2025
I meant to say that I never saw a Blue Magic Concert with Richard, but Ted´s Voice and Keith´s Choreography were the reasons that I attended so many of their concerts!!!
Malikah Shabazz
March 11, 2025
Omggggggg, I just saw that we lost Keith and Richard I always held out high hope for another BLUE MAGIC Concert with the original members and I am so heartbroken that this will never happen I have had the pleasure of seeing them perform so many times, but never with Keith Ted´s voice and Keith´s choreography were the best entertainment ever
Malikah Shabazz
March 11, 2025
I met Keith though his older brother Don many years ago. Don would take me to watch them rehearse. They were all lovely men but Keith had a smile that would match the sun. Rest well good brother.
Adrienne Deas
June 21, 2024 | Friend
I meet at a show in Philadelphia. I guess I was able 24 years old. I am now 64. years old. I also saw him one time again. Very nice and handsome man.
Sheree Dolores Hill
June 15, 2024 | Other
Dear Keith, Before this day end, January 13, 2024, I just want to quickly say that in your honor I listened to “Spell”, “Sideshow”, and “Three Ring Circus”. I even made a Bracelet that says: “Blue Magic SideShow”. I just love “Blue Magic” so much. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE WITH LORD.
Earline
January 14, 2024 | Houston, TX | Friend
Dear Keith, I remember what year it was, where I was living, and where I was working when I first heard “Blue Magic”. Your songs were the prettiest I had ever heard. Everybody in my neighborhood was singing “Blue Magic” songs. And everybody wanted to see “Blue Magic” in concert. I can only imagine that it must have been wonderful for you to have been part of such a fantastic singing group. Unfortunately I didn’t get to see “Blue Magic” in concert. And now that you and Richard Pratt are gone...
Earline
December 27, 2023 | Houston, TX | Friend
I got to meet Keith,the Sawyer brothers,and rod Wayne after a show in D.C at a club called the d.c. tunnel early 2001.Keith told me to come meet the rest of the group after the show,I just happened to have a copy of the CD 'welcome back ' from 1981 and got their autographs, along with Ms. Vinnie Barrett ,who was also there . It was a great occasion,Keith was so down to earth and a joy to talk to. They are my boys since I saw them on soul train in 1974. Rest in peace,my brother. . .
William Williams Jr. Baltimore
November 26, 2023 | Other