Died On This Date (December 7, 1982) Dave Torbert / New Riders Of The Purple Sage

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Dave Torbert
June 7, 1948 – December 7, 1982

Dave Torbert was a bassist who is perhaps best remembered for his time playing in the New Riders of the Purple Sage. He was also a founding member of Kingfish who, at one point or another also employed Bob Weir, Bill Kreutzmann, and Danny DeGennaro. Grateful Dead fans may be familiar with Torbert’s talent since he played on American Beauty’s “Box Of Rain.” Dave Torbert was 34 when he died of a heart attack on December 7, 1982.