Keith Forsey

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.