b. June 25, 1951 in Martinsville, Virginia
d. February 12, 2017 in Nightingdale, North Carolina.

Keyboardist Kenni Hairston performed and recorded with a number of artists including Cyndi Lauper, Cameo, Elliot Easton from The Cars, Mtume, Mutiny, Myles Jay, Network, Nona Hyndryx from LaBelle, and Slave. He was a songwriter, producer and scored for video and film. He wrote and produced a number of songs including a Top 10 R&B Hit for the group The Bar-Kays as well as a #1 R&B hit for Vanessa Williams Running Back To You from her Comfort Zone album..