Dave Torbert date of birth:
June 7, 1948
How old was Dave Torbert when died?
34
When did Dave Torbert die?
December 7, 1982
Dave Torbert claim to fame:
New Riders of the Purple Sage
What genre is Dave Torbert's work?
Rock
What instruments does Dave Torbert play?
Bass guitar
Short Biography
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".