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David Murray Oates (3 April 1946 – 15 January 1992), known as Dee Murray, was an English bass guitarist. He was best known for his long-time collaboration with Elton John as a member of the Elton John Band.
Unbeknownst to many, it was also the culmination of a remarkable period in the life of bassist Dee Murray, whose rhythmically inventive and melodically memorable bass work anchored 15 Elton John Top-10 hits and six number-one records between 1972 and 1975.
Jan 15, 2015 · David Murray Oates, aka Dee Murray, was among the signature bassists of his era. A melodic and pocket player extraordinaire – Dee’s passages were instrumental (pun intended) throughout the former Reggie Dwight’s unparalleled career.
The band was originally formed by John in 1970 as a trio, consisting of himself, drummer Olsson, and bassist Dee Murray & Caleb Quaye On Lead Guitar. They first appeared together on disc with John on the album Tumbleweed Connection , which was released that same year.
Jan 18, 1992 · Dee Murray, the bass player in Elton John's original rock-and-roll band, died on Wednesday at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center after a stroke during treatment for skin...
Jan 23, 2015 · With an authoritative tone, driving rhythmic feel, and expert approach to voice leading, Dee Murray is a bass player to know. So Who Is Dee Murray? Born in the UK in 1946, Dee Murray grew up during the golden age of British rock’n’roll.
Fifty Years On: Dee Murray & Rock’s Greatest Live Album 11.17.70. Who’ll walk me down to church when I’m sixty years of age, when the ragged dog they gave me has been ten years in the grave…. To my baby boomer generation, the live album revealed the true mettle of a rock and roll recording artist.
