Dave Torbert | |
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Born | June 7, 1948 |
Died | December 7, 1982 | (aged 34)
Genres | Rock |
Instruments | Bass guitar |
Years active | 1968–1982 |
Associated acts | New Riders of the Purple Sage Kingfish |
Dave Torbert (June 7, 1948 – December 7, 1982) was a Bay Area musician, best known for his associations with the Grateful Dead and the New Riders of the Purple Sage.[1] He played bass for the latter group, replacing Phil Lesh during the sessions for their first album.[2] He also played on "Box of Rain", a song from American Beauty,[3] and on "Greatest Story Ever Told" from Bob Weir's solo album Ace. Additionally, he was a founding member, with Matthew Kelly, of the band Kingfish.[4][5][6] Torbert died of a heart attack in 1982.