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Keith Forsey

dr, perc, *1948 GB, London
Musician / Composer / Songwriter / Producer of Rock

Drummer, producer and songwriter born January 4, 1948 in London, England. Session musician (Harold Faltermeyer and Giorgio Moroder among others.) Best known songwriting credit, 'Don't You (Forget About Me)', becoming a mega-hit for Simple Minds, originally intended for Billy Idol. Won an Academy Award in 1984 for co-writing 'Flashdance....What a Feelin''. Forsey has been Billy Idol's longtime producer. Also co-wrote 'Hot Stuff' with Harold Faltermeyer & Pete Bellotte for Donna Summer. Brother of Laurie Forsey

     
Instruments
  • Drums
  • Percussion
  • Vocals
  • Backing Vocals
Genres
  • Rock
  • Pop
  • R&B/Soul
  • Electronic
  • Jazz
Popular Tracks   
Love Theme on The Breakfast Club by Various Artists
Dream Montage on The Breakfast Club by Various Artists
I'm The Dude on The Breakfast Club by Various Artists
The Reggae on The Breakfast Club by Various Artists
Bad Guys on Harold F by Harold Faltermeyer
Hunger Of Love on Harold F by Harold Faltermeyer
Wicked Wind on Harold F by Harold Faltermeyer
Electric Sky on Bruton BRH14: Musical Exploration by Various Artists
Greedy Man on Foxes by Various Artists
Anti-Biotics on Bruton BRH15: Street Level by Russell Emanuel, Warren Bennett & Michael Allen Christer

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Band Members
Discography
Title Artist Year Type
DynamiteKeith Forsey1981Single
DynamiteKeith Forsey1981Album
Take Me To The Pilot / Hold OnKeith Forsey1981Single
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