Dave Torbert

Dave Torbert
1948 - 1982
Dave Torbert  American Bassist
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First Name Dave
Last Name Torbert
Birthday 7th June, 1948
Died 7th December, 1982
Zodiac Sign Gemini
Nationality American
Occupation Bassist
Claim to Fame New Riders of the Purple Sage
Music Genre (Text) Rock
Year(s) Active 1968–1982
Instrument (text) Bass guitar, vocals
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. He played bass for the latter group, replacing Phil Lesh during the sessions for their first album. He also played on "Box of Rain", a song from American Beauty, 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. Torbert died of a heart attack in 1982. Among the songs that Torbert wrote and sang lead with the New Riders were "California Day", "Contract", "Gypsy Cowboy", "Groupie", "On My Way Back Home", "It's Alright with Me", "Important Exportin' Man", and "Thank the Day".

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