Don Airey

CLASS 2017

Don Airey, born on June 21, 1948, is a virtuoso keyboardist known for his dynamic contributions to the hard rock and metal scenes. He has been a key member of Deep Purple since 2002 and has played with iconic bands such as Rainbow, Ozzy Osbourne, and Whitesnake. With a career spanning decades, Airey’s technical prowess and adaptability have made him a legendary figure in the rock world.

Selected Discography

Rainbow – Down to Earth (1979);
Ozzy Osbourne – Blizzard of Ozz (1980); Diary of a Madman (1981);
Gary Moore – Victims of the Future (1983); Run for Cover (1985);
Deep Purple – Bananas (2003); Rapture of the Deep (2005); Now What?! (2013);
Don Airey – A Light in the Sky (2008); All Out (2011); Keyed Up (2013);