Yes keyboardist Rick Wakeman recovering from major brain surgery after postponing US tour

Yes keyboardist Rick Wakeman recovering from major brain surgery after postponing US tour

Rick Wakeman is on the mend. The former Yes keyboardist has revealed that he recently underwent “successful” brain surgery after canceling a major tour across the US. “As many of you may be aware, a few months ago I had to reschedule my American tour because of health issues, as I was diagnosed with the … Read more

David Kaff, keyboardist who played Viv Savage in ‘This Is Spinal Tap,’ dead at 79

David Kaff, keyboardist who played Viv Savage in ‘This Is Spinal Tap,’ dead at 79

David Kaff has died. The musician, famous for portraying Viv Savage in the 1984 mockumentary “This Is Spinal Tap,” passed away in his sleep last week. He was 79. ©Embassy Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection His band, Mutual of Alameda’s Wild Kingdom, revealed the heartbreaking news via social media on Friday, July 11. “Our brother David Kaffinetti … Read more

Steely Dan keyboardist Jim Beard dead at 63

Steely Dan keyboardist Jim Beard dead at 63

Jim Beard, a solo artist and touring keyboardist for Steely Dan, has died. He was 63. Beard’s rep told The Post in a statement that Beard died March 2 in a hospital in New York City surrounded by loved ones from complications due to a sudden illness. “It is with great sadness that we announce … Read more

Fleetwood Mac singer, keyboardist Christine McVie dead at 79

Fleetwood Mac singer, keyboardist Christine McVie dead at 79

Christine McVie, co-lead vocalist and keyboardist of Fleetwood Mac, has died at age 79. Her family broke the news through a post on McVie’s Instagram, writing that she died at a hospital Wednesday morning following a “short illness.” “She was in the company of her family. We kindly ask that you respect the family’s privacy at … Read more