David Kaff death: Spinal Tap keyboard player dies aged 79
Spinal Tap star dies aged 79
- David Kaff, the musician and actor best known for portraying keyboardist Viv Savage in the 1984 mockumentary This Is Spinal Tap, has died at the age of 79.
- His death was confirmed by his bandmates from Mutual of Alameda’s Wild Kingdom, who announced he passed away peacefully in his sleep.
- Born in Folkestone, England, Kaff was a founding member of the prog rock band Rare Bird, achieving international success with their 1970 single "Sympathy".
- Kaff's character Viv Savage became iconic for his closing line, "Have a good time, all the time. That’s my philosophy," and he contributed to the film's soundtrack and live performances.
- While a sequel, Spinal Tap II, is scheduled for release in September, Kaff was not slated to return for the new film.