Adrienne Kay Eady is the wife of the late John Eady, whose lifetime career with Lewis Eady Ltd spanned fifty years. Kay was born and educated in Auckland, and following her marriage and raising five children, she recommenced employment in administrative roles at the University of Auckland. She completed a BA through Massey University as well as a Graduate Diploma in Business Studies and went on to complete an MCom at the University of Auckland. It was this University that encouraged her to undertake writing the history of Lewis Eady which she initially began by using it as a case study for her Master's thesis. Music has always been a central factor in her life and remains an enduring source of pleasure.