Dee Murray

Dee Murray (April 3, 1946 - January 15, 1992; born David Murray Oates in Southgate, London) was a British bassist, best known as a member of Elton John's original rock band.

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April 3 - 1946 - January 15 - 1992 - Southgate, London - British - Bassist - Elton John - Rock

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Murray first appeared on Elton's 1971 album Tumbleweed Connection and was a key member of the band through its glory years, including the milestone album Goodbye Yellow Brick Road. In 1975, after recording Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy, Murray (along with drummer Nigel Olsson) was released from the band; however, both musicians returned in 1981 and toured with Elton for another four years.

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1971 - Tumbleweed Connection - Goodbye Yellow Brick Road - 1975 - Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy - Nigel Olsson

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In 1977 Murray briefly joined Procol Harum on a North American tour promoting their last 1970s album, Something Magic.

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Procol Harum - 1970s - Something Magic

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After battling skin cancer for a number of years, Murray died at Vanderbilt University Medical Center after suffering a stroke.

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Skin cancer - Vanderbilt University Medical Center - Stroke

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