David Kaff
David Kaff | |
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| Also known as | David Kaffinetti |
| Born | 17 April 1946 England, UK |
| Genres | Progressive rock |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, actor |
| Instrument | Keyboards |
| Formerly of | Rare Bird, Spinal Tap |
David Kaff (born 17 April 1946 - July 11, 2025)) was a British musician and actor. He was a member of Rare Bird in the 1970s, credited as David Kaffinetti.[1] He played keyboardist Viv Savage in the film This Is Spinal Tap (1984).
Career
[edit]Kaff was a founding member of the progressive rock group Rare Bird from 1969 to 1975, who were one of the first bands to sign to Charisma Records.[2][3] They released five studio albums between 1969 and 1974. In the UK, the organ-based single "Sympathy" reached number 27 in February 1970, selling an estimated one million globally.[2]
Kaff was cast to play Viv Savage, the keyboardist for the fictional rock band Spinal Tap, for their mockumentary This Is Spinal Tap (1984).[4] The group continued as a band after the release of the film, making concert and live television appearances; Kaff (still playing Viv Savage) was involved in Spinal Tap's 1984 appearance on Saturday Night Live. By the end of that year, Kaff had left the group, and was not involved in subsequent Spinal Tap activity.
References
[edit]- ^ The Rough Guide to Rock. Rough Guides. 2003. p. 1944. ISBN 978-1-858-28457-6.
- ^ a b Murrells, Joseph (1978). The Book of Golden Discs (2nd ed.). London: Barrie and Jenkins Ltd. p. 284. ISBN 0-214-20512-6.
- ^ Christopulos, J., and Smart, P.: "Van der Graaf Generator - The Book", page 60. Phil and Jim publishers, 2005. ISBN 0-9551337-0-X
- ^ Encyclopedia of Heavy Metal Music. ABC-CLIO. 2009. p. 221. ISBN 978-0-313-34801-3.
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