Keith Forsey

Keith Forsey (born 2 January 1948) is an English pop musician and record producer.

Early life Forsey began his career as a percussionist in the mid-late 1960s as the drummer for The Spectrum and as the drummer in Udo Lindenberg's Panik Orchester until 1976, during which he also played percussion for Amon Düül II.

Forsey's own band, Trax, a collaboration with Pete Bellotte, was not as popular.

The 1985 hit "Don't You (Forget About Me)" from The Breakfast Club was originally offered to Simple Minds, who declined. After Bryan Ferry, Billy Idol and several other artists passed on the song, Simple Minds reconsidered; their recording went on to top the charts in several countries.

In 1985, Forsey also produced the debut album for the singer Charlie Sexton.

In 1995 Forsey returned to producing Simple Minds, on their album Good News from the Next World.

In 2003, Forsey produced the American guitar pop band Rooney. 2005 saw his return to Billy Idol, producing Devil's Playground.