Keith Forsey

Dynamite

The only solo album by acclaimed drummer, songwriter and producer Keith Forsey, one of Giorgio Moroder’s most trusted collaborators
Moroder collaborator, producer, writer and multi-instrumentalist Keith Forsey’s classic solo album
Produced by Keith Forsey for Giorgio Moroder
Originally released in 1981, featuring LA session musicians guitarists Steve Lukather, Jeff ‘Skunk’ Baxter and Larry Carlton, keyboardists Greg Matheson and Richie Zeto, among others
Forsey’s only album before he went on to produce Billy Idol and write ‘Don’t You Forget About Me,’ an international hit for Simple Minds.
Prepared for CD and digital release by Eroc.
Total playing time 38.20 minutes

Dynamite, originally released in 1981, is the only solo album by drummer, songwriter and producer Keith Forsey, one of Giorgio Moroder’s most trusted collaborators, ever released.Best known for writing the worldwide hit 'Don’t You (Forget About Me)’ for Simple Minds, Forsey built a career that spanned disco, synth pop and soundtracks. London born, he started out as a session drummer before settling in Munich, where he became a key figure at Moroder’s Musicland Studios. Their partnership began with 1971’s Son Of My Father, and throughout the 70s Forsey became the studio’s driving rhythmic force. His punchy, metronomic kick drum powered Donna Summer’s ground-breaking ‘I Feel Love.’ Healso co-wrote’ Hot Stuff,’ Summer’s US Billboard No. 1 smash. Beyond disco, Forsey would go on to work with artists including Billy Idol and contribute to other major film soundtracks like Beverly Hills Cop, Flashdanceand The Breakfast Club.Released at the height of his studio success, Dynamiteshowcases the full range of his musicianship combined with the talents of guitarists Larry Carlton, Steve Lukether (Toto) and Jeff ‘Skunk’ Baxter (Steely Dan & The Doobie Brothers) From the driving 'Take Me To The Pilot' to the guitar-led 'Seventeen' and the shimmering ‘Thin Ice,’ the album blends disco precision with rock energy and sharp pop songwriting. Dynamiteremains a rare spotlight on one of the era’s most influential behind-the-scenes hitmakers.