John Gosling

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. Biography John Gosling was born in Paignton, Devon on 6 February 1948. 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. Gosling joined The Kinks in 1970, after a successful audition of the band's song "Lola". He was replaced by Gordon Edwards in 1978. 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. In 1994, Gosling founded The Kast Off Kinks, alongside former band members Mick Avory, Jim Rodford and John Dalton. He retired in 2008.