John Gosling (The Kinks musician)

John Gosling (6 February 1948 – 4 August 2023) was a British keyboardist, pianist and vocalist, best known for being a member of the rock band The Kinks from 1970 to 1978, and was later a member of The Kast Off Kinks, a spin-off band composed of former members.[1]

John Gosling
Born(1948-02-06)6 February 1948
Paignton, Devon, England
Died4 August 2023(2023-08-04) (aged 75)
GenresRock, pop
Occupation(s)Musician
Instrument(s)Keyboards, piano, vocals

Biography

John Gosling was born in Paignton, Devon on 6 February 1948.[2] As a child his first musical instrument was a harmonium, which he received as a Christmas present. He studied at the Royal Academy of Music, and was also appointed organist of St Andrew’s Church in Stoke Newington.[3]

Gosling joined The Kinks in 1970, after a successful audition of the band's song "Lola".[4] He was replaced by Gordon Edwards in 1978.[5]

Following his departure, he briefly played in a band called Network with fellow Kink Andy Pyle. He then opened a music shop in Berkhamsted, then became a music teacher.[6] In 1994, Gosling founded The Kast Off Kinks, alongside former band members Mick Avory, Jim Rodford and John Dalton. He retired in 2008.[7]

John Gosling died on 4 August 2023, at the age of 75.[7][5]

References
  1. "Ex-Kinks keyboard player John Gosling dies at 75". Louder. 5 August 2023. Retrieved 6 August 2023.
  2. "Ex-Kinks Keyboard Player John Gosling Dead at 75". Ultimate Classic Rock. 5 August 2023. Retrieved 6 August 2023.
  3. "John Gosling, keyboard player who joined the Kinks as they made it big in America – obituary". The Telegraph. 13 August 2023. Retrieved 13 August 2023.
  4. "The Kinks keyboard player John Gosling dies aged 75". Sky News. 5 August 2023. Retrieved 6 August 2023.
  5. Richards, Will (6 August 2023). "The Kinks' former keyboardist John Gosling dies aged 75". NME. Retrieved 6 August 2023.
  6. "John Gosling obituary". The Times. 8 August 2023. Retrieved 8 August 2023.
  7. "The Kinks' former keyboardist John Gosling dies aged 75". The Guardian. 5 August 2023. Retrieved 6 August 2023.
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