Don Airey
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About
Musician and keyboardist known for being the pianist for the rock band Deep Purple. He was a member of the influential jazz rock band Colosseum II in the 1970s until he joined the band Rainbow, with whom he released 2 highly successful albums. He's also been a member of rock bands such as Ten and Hollywood Monsters, and he's released several solo albums.
Before Fame
He earned his college degree from the University of Nottingham and a diploma at the Royal Northern College of Music. Shortly after graduating, he created a band and briefly travelled the world working on cruise liners.
Trivia
He was inducted into the Hall of Heavy Metal History in January of 2017.
Family Life
His father is named Norman Airey. He is married to his wife Doris, with whom he has 3 children. He has 2 brothers named Keith and Paul Airey, both of whom are also musicians.
Associated With
He's played with musical artists/acts like Ozzy Osbourne, Judas Priest, Andrew Lloyd Webber, and many more.
