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Encyclopedia > Don Airey
Don Airey
Don Airey performing with Deep Purple in 2005
Don Airey performing with Deep Purple in 2005
Background information
Birth name Donald Airey
Born June 21, 1948 (1948-06-21) (age 59) in Sunderland, England
Genre(s) Heavy metal, Hard rock
Instrument(s) Keyboard
Years active 1974 - present
Associated acts Deep Purple, Rainbow, Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath, Electric Light Orchestra, Gary Moore

Don Airey (born 21 June 1948, Sunderland, England) has been the keyboardist in the rock band Deep Purple since 2002, succeeding Jon Lord. He has had a long and productive career, playing with such acts as Gary Moore, Ozzy Osbourne, Judas Priest, Black Sabbath, Jethro Tull, Whitesnake, Colosseum II, Sinner, Michael Schenker, Uli Jon Roth, Rainbow, Divlje jagode and Living Loud. He has also worked with Andrew Lloyd Webber. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (2048x2080, 2235 KB) Summary Licensing File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Don Airey Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital camera or scanner... is the 172nd day of the year (173rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1948 (MCMXLVIII) was a leap year starting on Thursday (link will display the 1948 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... For other uses, see Sunderland (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see England (disambiguation). ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Heavy metal redirects here. ... This article does not cite its references or sources. ... A musical instrument is a device constructed or modified with the purpose of making music. ... Piano, a well-known instance of keyboard instruments A keyboard instrument is any musical instrument played using a musical keyboard. ... This article is about the rock band. ... For other uses, see Rainbow (disambiguation). ... Ozzy redirects here. ... For other uses, see Black Sabbath (disambiguation). ... ELO redirects here. ... For the former TV host, see Garry Moore. ... is the 172nd day of the year (173rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1948 (MCMXLVIII) was a leap year starting on Thursday (link will display the 1948 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... For other uses, see Sunderland (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see England (disambiguation). ... A keyboardist is a musician who plays keyboard instruments. ... This article is about the type of musical group. ... This article is about the rock band. ... Jon Douglas Lord (born Leicester 9 June 1941) is an English composer, Hammond organ and piano player. ... For the former TV host, see Garry Moore. ... Ozzy redirects here. ... For other uses, see Judas priest (curse). ... For other uses, see Black Sabbath (disambiguation). ... For the 18th-century agriculturist after whom the band was named, see Jethro Tull (agriculturist). ... Whitesnake is an English hard rock band, founded in 1977 by David Coverdale (formerly of Deep Purple). ... Colosseum II is a United Kingdom band that came from the ashes of the band Colosseum. ... Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... Michael Schenker (born January 10, 1955) is a German hard rock and heavy metal guitarist and former member of UFO and a founding member of Scorpions and the Michael Schenker Group (M.S.G). ... This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ... This article is about Ritchie Blackmores band. ... Divlje jagode (trans. ... Living Loud is a heavy metal band featuring Lee Kerslake and Bob Daisley (Both played in Uriah Heep and Ozzy Osbourne), Steve Morse (Dixie Dregs, Kansas, Deep Purple) and Jimmy Barnes, a famous Australian singer. ... Andrew Lloyd Webber, Baron Lloyd-Webber (born 22 March 1948) is a highly successful English composer of musical theatre, and also the elder brother of cellist Julian Lloyd Webber. ...

Contents

Early life

Inspired by his father, Norman Airey, Don Airey took a love for music at a young age and was trained in classical piano from the age of seven.[1] He continued his love for music by earning a degree at the University of Nottingham and a diploma at the Royal Northern College of Music. A short grand piano, with the lid up. ... The University of Nottingham is a leading research and teaching university in the city of Nottingham, in the East Midlands of England. ... Royal Northern College of Music The Royal Northern College of Music or RNCM is a conservatoire in Manchester, England. ...


Music career

1970s work

In 1974 he moved to London and joined Cozy Powell's band Hammer. Don worked on several albums with solo artists and was a session musician on the 1978 Black Sabbath album Never Say Die! Soon after, he joined guitarist Ritchie Blackmore's band, Rainbow, and featured on Gary Moore's solo debut Back On The Streets. With Rainbow he contributed to two hit albums, Down to Earth and Difficult to Cure. This article is about the capital of England and the United Kingdom. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... An album or record album is a collection of related audio or music tracks distributed to the public. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Sideman. ... For other uses, see Black Sabbath (disambiguation). ... Never Say Die! is an album by heavy metal band Black Sabbath. ... For the UK magazine, see Guitarist (magazine). ... Richard Hugh Blackmore, (born 14 April 1945) is an English guitarist. ... This article is about Ritchie Blackmores band. ... For the former TV host, see Garry Moore. ... Back on the Streets is an album by British blues-rock guitarist Gary Moore, released in 1978 (see 1978 in music). ... Down To Earth is the fourth LP released by Rainbow, released in 1979 (see 1979 in music). ... Difficult to Cure is the fifth LP released by Rainbow, in 1981. ...


1980s work

In 1980 Airey played on Ozzy Osbourne's first solo album, The Blizzard of Ozz where he had a famous and slightly gothic intro to the song "Mr. Crowley". After leaving Rainbow in 1981, Airey joined with Ozzy Osbourne for a three year stint where he helped with the albums Bark at the Moon and Speak of the Devil. Airey joined Jethro Tull in 1987 for their tour in support of Crest of a Knave. The same year also saw the release of Whitesnake's multi-platinum Whitesnake , on which Airey played keyboards. (The album is known as 1987 in Europe). Soon after he quit the band to record the solo album K2. Ozzy redirects here. ... In music, a solo is a piece or a section of a piece played or sung by a single performer (solo is an Italian word literally meaning alone). ... Blizzard of Ozz is a heavy metal album by Ozzy Osbourne, released on January 15, 1981 (see 1981 in music) and recorded in 1980 (see 1980 in music). ... Mr. ... Bark at the Moon is a heavy metal album by Ozzy Osbourne, released in December 10, 1983. ... This article is about the idiom. ... For the 18th-century agriculturist after whom the band was named, see Jethro Tull (agriculturist). ... Crest of a Knave is an album by the British progressive rock group Jethro Tull, released in 1987. ... Whitesnake is an English hard rock band, founded in 1977 by David Coverdale (formerly of Deep Purple). ... Whitesnake, 1987 album by the British rock band of the same name (Whitesnake) was a major crossover hit and one of the top-selling albums in the hair metal genre, eventually selling over eight million copies (and thus going eight times platinum). ... Piano, a well-known instance of keyboard instruments A keyboard instrument is any musical instrument played using a musical keyboard. ... For other uses, see Europe (disambiguation). ...


1990s onwards

The first half of the 1990s saw Airey's son suffer from a serious illness, so his musical activity was largely on hiatus during this time.[2] For the band, see 1990s (band). ...


In 1997 he arranged and played on "Love Shine a Light" by Katrina And The Waves, conducting the accompanying orchestra at The Eurovision Song Contest. The song won the contest. In music, an arrangement refers either to a rewriting of a piece of existing music with additional new material or to a fleshing-out of a compositional sketch, such as a lead sheet. ... Love Shine a Light was the 1997 winner of the Eurovision Song Contest, performed by Katrina and the Waves for the United Kingdom. ... Katrina and the Waves were a pop rock band of the 1980s, best known for their smash hit Walking on Sunshine and their 1997 Eurovision Song Contest victory. ... A conductor conducting at a ceremony A conductors score and batons Conducting is the act of directing a musical performance by way of visible gestures. ... For the song titled Orchestra, see The Servant (band). ... The modern logo was introduced for the 2004 Contest to create a consistent visual identity. ...


He presently lives with his wife, Doris, and their three children in South West Cambridgeshire. He also worked with Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson on one of Dickinson's solo albums, playing keyboards on "Darkness Be My Friend". Airey also played keyboards on At Vance's mastermind Olaf Lenk's first solo album Sunset Cruise. In 2006 Airey featured on Gary Moore's release Old New Ballads Blues contributing to all tracks. Cambridgeshire (abbreviated Cambs) is a county in England, bordering Lincolnshire to the north, Norfolk to the northeast, Suffolk to the east, Essex and Hertfordshire to the south, and Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire to the west. ... Iron Maiden are an English heavy metal band from Leyton in the East End of London. ... For the record producer in the Saturday Night Live skit, see More cowbell. ... At Vance is a German Power Metal band. ... For the former TV host, see Garry Moore. ... Old, New, Ballads, Blues is a 2006 album by Gary Moore. ...


He is currently writing a book about his experiences in the music business.[3]


Deep Purple

Airey went in semi-retirement until 2001, when he joined Deep Purple to fill in for an injured Jon Lord, who has since retired. Airey joined the band as a full time keyboardist in March 2002. He has recorded two studio albums with the band, Bananas and Rapture of the Deep. He is currently travelling with the band on their Rapture of the Deep tour. This article is about the rock band. ... Jon Douglas Lord (born Leicester 9 June 1941) is an English composer, Hammond organ and piano player. ... Bananas is the 17th studio album by the British band Deep Purple,[1] released on 2003-10-07. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article may require cleanup. ... The Rapture of the Deep Tour is a two-year long world tour by British rock band Deep Purple that is taking place in support of their latest studio album Rapture of the Deep. ...


Notable Facts

  • His intro to the song Mr. Crowley is one of the most recognized keyboard intros in rock along with Jump by Van Halen.
  • On March 19,1982 he saw the plane that Randy Rhoads was inside of when it crashed into Ozzy's tour bus and hit a tree and finally hitting a house.

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Discography

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References

  1. ^ Don Airey interview - BBC Wear
  2. ^ Don Airey's profile - Official Deep Purple website
  3. ^ Don Airey interview - BBC Wear

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Cover of Elfs debut self-titled album Elf was a Blues-rock band founded in 1967 by singer Ronnie James Dio, keyboardist Doug Thaler, drummer Gary Driscoll, and guitarists Nick Pantas and David Feinstein. ... Blackmores Night is a Renaissance-inspired folk rock band led by Ritchie Blackmore (electric guitar and acoustic guitar) and Candice Night (lyricist and lead vocals). ... For other uses, see Black Sabbath (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Dio (disambiguation). ... Alcatrazz is a melodic hard rock band formed in 1983 in Los Angeles by Graham Bonnet, Jimmy Waldo and Gary Shea. ... Yngwie Johann Malmsteen (IPA pronunciation: //) (born Lars Johann Yngve Lannerbäck, June 30, 1963) is a Swedish guitarist, composer and bandleader. ... Ozzy redirects here. ... Ozzy redirects here. ... Ozzy redirects here. ... Zakk Wylde (born Jeffrey Phillip Wiedlandt on January 14, 1967 in Bayonne, New Jersey) is a lead guitarist, pianist, singer and songwriter, best known for his role as founder of Black Label Society and guitarist for Ozzy Osbourne. ... Rob Blasko Nicholson Rob Nicholson (Better known as Blasko) is a rock musician who was born on November 24, 1969. ... Mike Bordin (born Michael Andrew Bordin, November 27, 1962 in San Francisco, California) was the co-founder and drummer of Faith No More and is now playing with Ozzy Osbourne. ... For the talk radio host, see Randi Rhodes, or for the guitar model, see Jackson Randy Rhoads. ... Bernie Tormé is a rock guitarist born in Dublin, Ireland. ... One time guitarist for Ozzy. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Steven Steve Siro Vai (born June 6, 1960 in Carle Place, New York) is a Grammy Award winning guitarist, composer, vocalist, and record producer. ... Alex Skolnick (born September 29, 1968, grew up in Berkeley, California) is an American jazz and rock guitarist. ... Joe Holmes was born on June 11, 1961 in New Jersey. ... Jerry Fulton Cantrell Jr. ... Robert Bob Daisley (born February 13, 1950) is from Sydney, Australia. ... Rudy Sarzo, bass guitar player, was born in Cuba in 1950 and subsequently left that country in 1961. ... Phil Soussan (born June 23, 1961) is a British born bassist, songwriter and producer who has been a member of bands of the singers Ozzy Osbourne, Ronnie James Dio, Billy Idol, Vince Neil, Johnny Hallyday and John Waite. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Alice in Chains Bass Player Mike Inez Michael Mike Inez (born May 14, 1966 in San Fernando, California) is a rock musician. ... Roberto Trujillo [Pronounced Troo-Hee-Yoh] (born on October 24, 1962[1]) is a bassist who played in Suicidal Tendencies, Infectious Grooves, Black Label Society and Ozzy Osbournes band before joining Metallica in 2003. ... Jason Newsted is an American bass guitarist, currently a member of Voivod and Rock Star Supernova. ... Chris Wyse is the current bass guitarist for the influential hard rock band The Cult. ... Lee Kerslake (born April 16, 1947 in Bournemouth, Dorset, England) is the longtime drummer for rock group Uriah Heep. ... Carmine Appice (b. ... Tommy Aldridge (born on August 15, 1950, in Jackson, Mississippi), is a veteran heavy metal and hard rock drummer who has pioneered double bass drumming. ... Randolpho Francisco Castillo Albuquerque, New Mexico (December 18, 1950 – March 26, 2002) was best known as Ozzy Osbournes drummer in the 1980s and early 1990s. ... Deen Castronovo (born August 17, 1965) is a drummer who has played in various bands, including Cacophony, Bad English, Journey, The Enemy, Wild Dogs, Dr. Mastermind, Hardline, Planet Us, Soul Sirkus, and former Black Sabbath bassist Geezer Butlers G/Z/R, as well as in backing bands for Ozzy... Mike Moran is a keyboard musician and producer. ... John Sinclair is a keyboardist who has played for bands such as The Babys, Heavy Metal Kids, Savoy Brown, The Cult, but is probably best known for his time in Uriah Heep and playing for Ozzy Osbournes band. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Blizzard of Ozz is a heavy metal album by Ozzy Osbourne, recorded in Surrey, U.K. and released on September 20, 1980 (see 1980 in music) in the UK and on January 15, 1981 (see 1981 in music) in the US. This is Osbournes first solo album and one... Diary of a Madman is an album by Ozzy Osbourne. ... Bark at the Moon is a heavy metal album by Ozzy Osbourne, released in December 10, 1983. ... The Ultimate Sin is an album by Ozzy Osbourne. ... For other uses, see No rest for the wicked. ... No More Tears is an album by Ozzy Osbourne. ... Down to Earth was an album by Ozzy Osbourne, released on October 16, 2001 (see 2001 in music). ... Alternate Cover Cover in the U.S.A. Black Rain is the title of Ozzy Osbournes ninth studio album, released May 22, 2007 on Epic Records. ... Speak of the Devil is a live album by Ozzy Osbourne. ... Tribute is a live album by Ozzy Osbourne and Randy Rhoads. ... Just Say Ozzy is an album by Ozzy Osbourne. ... Live & Loud is a live album recorded by Black Sabbath singer Ozzy Osbourne, released in June 28, 1993 (see 1993 in music). ... Ozzy Osbourne recorded and released Live at Budokan in 2002. ... Mr Crowley Live EP was an EP released by Ozzy Osbourne in 1980. ... Best of Ozz is a compilation album by Ozzy Osbourne, released in 1989. ... Ten Commandments is an album by Ozzy Osbourne. ... The Ozzman Cometh is an album by Ozzy Osbourne released in 1997. ... The Essential Ozzy Osbourne is a compilation album by Ozzy Osbourne, released in 2003. ... This article is about the box set of CDs by Ozzy Osbourne. ... Under Cover is an album of song covers by Heavy Metal singer Ozzy Osbourne. ... Crazy Train is a heavy metal song written by Ozzy Osbourne, Randy Rhoads and Bob Daisley. ... Mr. ... Flying High Again is a song by British heavy metal rock artist Ozzy Osbourne. ... Over the Mountain is a song off of heavy metal musician Ozzy Osbournes album Diary of a Madman. ... Diary of a Madman is an album by Ozzy Osbourne. ... Sabotage is a 1975 album by heavy metal band Black Sabbath. ... Iron Man is a signature song of Birmingham, England heavy metal pioneers Black Sabbath. ... Bark at the Moon is a metal song by Ozzy Osbourne. ... So Tired is the sixth song on the 1983 Ozzy Osbourne heavy metal album Bark at the Moon. ... Shot in the Dark is a song from Ozzy Osbournes 1986 album The Ultimate Sin and was written by then Ozzy band bassist Phil Soussan. ... The Ultimate Sin is an album by Ozzy Osbourne. ... Crazy Train is a heavy metal song written by Ozzy Osbourne, Randy Rhoads and Bob Daisley. ... For other uses, see No rest for the wicked. ... No More Tears is the fifth song on the 1991 Ozzy Osbourne heavy metal album No More Tears. ... Time After Time is the eighth song on the 1991 Ozzy Osbourne heavy metal album No More Tears. ... Road to Nowhere is the eleventh song on the 1991 Ozzy Osbourne heavy metal album No More Tears. ... Mama, Im Coming Home is an acoustic piece by Ozzy Osbourne. ... Mr. ... Changes is a song by Black Sabbath. ... See You on the Other Side is a song off the 1995 album Ozzmosis by Heavy Metal musician Ozzy Osbourne. ... This song was not released on any of Osbournes studio albums. ... N.I.B. is a song released by British heavy metal band Black Sabbath. ... Gets Me Through is the third track from the 2002 album Down to Earth by heavy metal rocker Ozzy Osbourne in which he thanks his fans and attempts to set the record straight that he is not the Anti-Christ or the Iron man. In the first draft of the... Dreamer is the third track from Ozzy Osbournes album Down to Earth, which was released on 16 October 2001. ... Mississippi Queen is a song originally performed by the band Mountain. ... In My Life is a song written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney and first appeared on The Beatles 1965 album Rubber Soul. ... I Dont Wanna Stop is the first single from heavy metal singer Ozzy Osbournes 9th studio album, Black Rain. ... Not Going Away is the second single released from Ozzy Osbournes 2007 album Black Rain. ... Black Rain is the title track from Ozzy Osbournes ninth studio album Black Rain. ... This is a list of album and single releases by the British heavy metal artist Ozzy Osbourne. ... For other uses, see Black Sabbath (disambiguation). ...

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