Considering he’s practically BFFs with LeBron James, tonight may be one of the last times you’ll be able to hear Gerry Keating jazzing it up at Lakewood’s Waterbury Coach House.
OK, maybe that’s an overstatement. But last Wednesday, the 6-foot-3 crooner spent 10 hours at the Convention Center for the taping of a TV commercial for Vitamin Water. In the 30-second spot, Keating plays a courtroom judge opposite James’ defense-attorney character. And the Chosen One made an impression on the 60 extras on the set. “He’s a superstar who makes a lot of money, yet he shook everybody’s hand,” says Keating. “The guy was so gracious. He’s real class.” …
This article appears in Mar 26 – Apr 1, 2008.