David Kaff | |
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Also known as | David Kaffinetti |
Born | England, UK | 17 April 1946
Genres | rock |
Occupation(s) | Musician, actor |
Instrument(s) | keyboards |
Formerly of | Rare Bird, Spinal Tap |
David Kaff (born 17 April 1946) is a British musician and actor. He was a member of Rare Bird in the 1970s, credited as David Kaffinetti. [1] In 1984, he played the part of keyboardist Viv Savage in the film This Is Spinal Tap. [2]
Kaff was in the progressive rock group Rare Bird from 1969 to 1975. 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. [3] The band, formed in December 1969 by Kaff and Graham Field, were one of the first bands to sign to Charisma Records. [3] [4]
In 1984, he was cast to play Viv Savage, the keyboardist for the fictional rock band Spinal Tap, for their mockumentary This Is Spinal Tap.
David Kaff | |
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Also known as | David Kaffinetti |
Born | England, UK | 17 April 1946
Genres | rock |
Occupation(s) | Musician, actor |
Instrument(s) | keyboards |
Formerly of | Rare Bird, Spinal Tap |
David Kaff (born 17 April 1946) is a British musician and actor. He was a member of Rare Bird in the 1970s, credited as David Kaffinetti. [1] In 1984, he played the part of keyboardist Viv Savage in the film This Is Spinal Tap. [2]
Kaff was in the progressive rock group Rare Bird from 1969 to 1975. 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. [3] The band, formed in December 1969 by Kaff and Graham Field, were one of the first bands to sign to Charisma Records. [3] [4]
In 1984, he was cast to play Viv Savage, the keyboardist for the fictional rock band Spinal Tap, for their mockumentary This Is Spinal Tap.