Celebrating David Franklin Ewer aka Dave Kaffinetti aka David Kaff aka Viv Savage, 17th April 1946 to 11th July 2025.
Keyboard extraordinaire in bands since the late 1960s, his place in history was cemented with a star turn in This Is Spinal Tap in 1984. Although he left the band at the end of the year - literally and in character - and was not involved in any of the subsequent reunions (including the forthcoming sequel), David's performance was unforgettable.
Inevitably, I've included four songs from Spinal Tap, including a promo video for Hell Hole, which I'd never seen before writing this post. I've added a song each from David's pre- and post- Tap bands.
And, of course, I couldn't post a title like that without including Viv Savage's philosophy.
No time to rest in peace in that case., but thank you, David.
1) Tonight I'm Gonna Rock You (Film Intro): Spinal Tap (1984)
2) Hell Hole (Official Video): Spinal Tap (1984)
3) Heavy Duty (Film Version): Spinal Tap (1984)
4) Stonehenge (Film Version): Spinal Tap (1984)
5) As Your Mind Flies By: Rare Bird (1970)
6) Long Lost Love Affair: Fresh (1977)
7) Hold Me Close: The Linda Imperial Band (2012)
It looks like he lived by his creed.
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