Karl Keaton, born on November 7, 1953, in St. Louis, Missouri, is an American singer and songwriter. Initially trained as an optician, Keaton served seven years in the US Army, where he was stationed in Germany. Post-service, he remained in Germany, performing with various bands in local clubs and eventually becoming a business manager for two discotheques. His music career began with the release of his first single "Catching Hell" in 1990. The following year marked a significant breakthrough with the commercial success of "Love’s Burn", which reached the top 20 in the German Singlecharts, establishing Keaton as a notable figure in the European soul music scene. Just Another Love Affair, Keaton's debut album, was released in 1991 and featured the hit single "I Remember". This was followed by the mini-albums Found My Trust and You Sure Act Like You Love Me, both released in 1992. His second full-length album, How Can I Let Go?, was released in 1993 and included the singles "Enough Is Enough" and "I Can't Tell You Why". Keaton achieved notable success primarily in Germany, winning the RSH-Gold award for "Newcomer International" in 1992. Throughout his career, Keaton collaborated with various artists, including Clara Hill on the track "Shame, Shame, Shame" in 1998 and Alizé on the remake of "Love’s Burn 2000". Later, he moved to Vilseck to operate a Music Café.
