EAP Episode.24 - Keith Airey (Krew/ Nik Kershaw/Then Jerico) : "Straight away I could see Nik was a bit special" episode artwork

EPISODE · May 3, 2025 · 58 MIN

EAP Episode.24 - Keith Airey (Krew/ Nik Kershaw/Then Jerico) : "Straight away I could see Nik was a bit special"

from Eighties Archive Podcast · host David Arscott + John Mabey

*This episode features excerpt of 3rd party musical content*A lovely evening was spent chatting with Keith Airey (younger brother of rock band Rainbow's Don) and his partner Kerry Gallagher (first cousin of Liam & Noel), from their house in the Dordogne, sipping Cremant no less!Covering all the memories of Keith's journey as a pro musician in the 1980s. Working with Simon Climie, contributing to the intro of George Michael & Aretha Franklin's 'Knew You Were Waiting', to being a main stay in Nik Kershaw's loyal band. From joining Then Jericho, to working in Tom Jones' band.From being Bob Geldof's first Live Aid roster booking to meeting Miles Davis in NY.So far Keith is the only musician to guest on this podcast who can say they have played on the Wembley stage at Live Aid!Not to mention being on David's hallowed teenage note pad of scribbled down 80s treasures, in the form of The Krew (signed to Warner Brothers) with their single 'Paper Heroes' - DA

*This episode features excerpt of 3rd party musical content*A lovely evening was spent chatting with Keith Airey (younger brother of rock band Rainbow's Don) and his partner Kerry Gallagher (first cousin of Liam & Noel), from their house in the Dordogne, sipping Cremant no less!Covering all the memories of Keith's journey as a pro musician in the 1980s. Working with Simon Climie, contributing to the intro of George Michael & Aretha Franklin's 'Knew You Were Waiting', to being a main stay in Nik Kershaw's loyal band. From joining Then Jericho, to working in Tom Jones' band.From being Bob Geldof's first Live Aid roster booking to meeting Miles Davis in NY.So far Keith is the only musician to guest on this podcast who can say they have played on the Wembley stage at Live Aid!Not to mention being on David's hallowed teenage note pad of scribbled down 80s treasures, in the form of The Krew (signed to Warner Brothers) with their single 'Paper Heroes' - DA

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