When he was awarded the NZ Order of Merit in 2006, the late Ritchie Pickett, wag that he was, dubbed Midge Marsden "His Midgesty". Oh, how we laughed. "Sir" Midge Marsden, New Zealand’s ambassador of the blues ...
Keith Douglas Marsden was born September 17, 1945 in New Plymouth, the eldest of five boys to Open Brethren parents whose beliefs had little influence on the undersized chap nicknamed Midge. His childhood piano lessons were a chore to be avoided but once he got the rock and roll vibe, a cherry red Fender Stratocaster guided his musical aspirations.