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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 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 cancer.
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.
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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. By Thomas Semioli. 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.
Dee Murray (David Murray Oates) Born 3 April 1946 in Southgate, London; died 15 January 1992 Played with Procol Harum at the tail end of the Something Magic tour: pictured here at Hofstra, 5 May 1977.
Jan 15, 1992 · Explore Dee Murray's discography including top tracks, albums, and reviews. Learn all about Dee Murray on AllMusic.
Dee Murray, the bass player in Elton John's original rock 'n' roll band, died on Wednesday after suffering a stroke while fighting cancer. He was 45. Mr Murray was diagnosed eight years ago with malignant skin cancer, said Sarah McMullen, a family spokesperson.
