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Donald Smith Airey (born 21 June 1948) is an English musician who has been the keyboardist in the rock band Deep Purple since 2002, after the retirement of Jon Lord.
Jan 25, 2022 · Don Airey is a legendary keyboardist who has played with many iconic rock and metal bands, such as Ozzy Osbourne, Rainbow, Judas Priest, and Deep Purple. He shares his life story, musical influences, and career highlights in this long-form conversation with Rolling Stone.
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Jun 20, 2020 · Sunderland-born Don Airey has served as Deep Purple’s keyboard player since returning from semi-retirement to replace Jon Lord in 2002. The classically trained keyboard player has also worked with an expansive and diverse selection of names including Ozzy Osbourne, Colosseum II, Whitesnake, Jethro Tull, Babe Ruth, Gary Moore, Queen’s Brian ...
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Mar 24, 2024 · Here’s how it works. “If somebody’s got an alcohol problem or a drug problem, there’s nothing you can do”: the epic life of Don Airey, the man who has worked with Ozzy Osbourne, Ritchie Blackmore and Gary Moore and lived to tell the tale. Don Airey has a theory about the great guitarists. “They’re insecure,” he says.
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Learn about Don Airey, the legendary musician who has played the organ and keyboards for over 50 years in various rock bands, including Deep Purple. Find out his biography, discography, awards and personal life on his official website.
Feb 22, 2009 · Web Exclusive: Shooting Star: An Interview with Don Airey. Don Airey took over for the legendary Jon Lord in Deep Purple when the elder Lord decided to retire from the band. Airey is Heavy Metal’s best known keyboard player.
Don Airey: It’s Deep Purple & There’s a Hammond. By Jeb Wright. Photos by Jim Rakete. Don Airey had the seemingly impossible task of replacing the amazing Jon Lord when he joined Deep Purple eleven years ago. To say he’s done okay is a huge understatement.
