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] He played keyboardist Viv Savage in the film This Is Spinal Tap (1984).

David Kaff
Also known asDavid Kaffinetti
Born (1946-04-17) 17 April 1946 (age 78)
England, UK
GenresProgressive rock
Occupation(s)Musician, actor
InstrumentKeyboards
Formerly ofRare Bird, Spinal Tap

Career

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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]

References

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  1. ^ The Rough Guide to Rock. Rough Guides. 2003. p. 1944. ISBN 978-1-858-28457-6.
  2. ^ a b Murrells, Joseph (1978). The Book of Golden Discs (2nd ed.). London: Barrie and Jenkins Ltd. p. 284. ISBN 0-214-20512-6.
  3. ^ Christopulos, J., and Smart, P.: "Van der Graaf Generator - The Book", page 60. Phil and Jim publishers, 2005. ISBN 0-9551337-0-X
  4. ^ Encyclopedia of Heavy Metal Music. ABC-CLIO. 2009. p. 221. ISBN 978-0-313-34801-3.