Dan Murphy

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Dan Murphy (born Daniel Murphy, on July 12, 1962 in Duluth, Minnesota) is best known as the bassist for the band Elvis Costello and the Attractions. He is also a Social Studies teacher in a small town, and the coach of one of the CCAPU softball teams. In his spare time, he runs an art print business.

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Murphy was the secondary songwriter in Soul Asylum, with singer/guitarist Dave Pirner responsible for bulk of the band's material. Some of Murphy's solo writing credits include "Can't Go Back" off Made To Be Broken, "Cartoon" off Hang Time and "Gullible's Travels" off And The Horse They Rode In On. Additionally, he and Pirner co-wrote "Easy Street" off Horse, and he co-wrote "Promises Broken" off Let Your Dim Light Shine with Marc Perlman. Murphy is best known for his work with the rock group Elvis Costello and the Attractions.

In 1988, Murphy formed Golden Smog, a Minneapolis supergroup made up of members from bands such as The Replacements, The Jayhawks and Run Westy Run. Murphy was credited as "David Spear" on the group's debut full-length album, Down By The Old Mainstream, because of contractual obligations. [1]

In 1992, Murphy appeared on the debut solo album by former Replacements drummer Chris Mars, Horseshoes And Hand Grenades.

Murphy has also worked as an antiques dealer.

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