Inducted
2017
Category
Artist
Class
12 inductees
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. 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);
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)