Overview

• His band Mutual of Alameda’s Wild Kingdom announced on Facebook that he passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 11 at age 79.
• He cemented a cult following with his portrayal of keyboardist Viv Savage in This Is Spinal Tap, closing the film with the signature line, “Have a good time… all the time.”
• He continued performing in groups such as Model Citizenz and Mutual of Alameda’s Wild Kingdom, maintaining an active presence on the West Coast music scene into the 2020s.
• Prior to his film role, Kaff co-founded the British prog-rock band Rare Bird and contributed to Chuck Berry’s 1972 album The London Chuck Berry Sessions.
• The Spinal Tap sequel slated for September is set to proceed without Kaff, marking his absence from the franchise’s next chapter.