‘This Is Spinal Tap’ Actor
David Kaff Passes Away At 79 …
Died Peacefully In Sleep
David Kaff — best known for his role as keyboardist Viv Savage in the iconic film, “This is Spinal Tap,” has died.
Kaff (real name David Kaffinetti) launched his music career as a pioneering member of the British rock band, “Rare Bird,” from 1969 to 1975. During this time, the group released five studio albums and their single, “Sympathy, rocketed up the charts and sold an estimated one million copies worldwide.
Even though “Spinal Tap” was a fictional band, Kaff and the other actors played some live shows through the first year of the movie’s release, even performing on “Saturday Night Live.” But then Kaff left the band by year’s end and never looked back, cutting all ties.
