Died On This Date (January 15, 1992) Dee Murray / Elton John
themusicsover Dee Murray (Born David Murray Oates)
April 3, 1946 – January 15, 1992
Dee Murray was a respected bassist who played in Elton John’s original band. After a short stint in the Spencer Davis Group, Murray was hired by John in 1970. He played on Tumbleweed Connection, 11-17-70, John’s masterpiece, Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, and finally, Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy. After parting ways with John in 1975, Murray found work as a session player, most notably with Rick Springfield. He was hired into Procal Harum’s touring band in 1977, and reunited to tour with John in 1981. Dee Murray was 45 when he suffered a fatal stroke on January 15, 1992.
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B.J. Wilson was an English drummer best remembered for his work with Procol Harum. He joined the group however, just after they recorded their hit, “Whiter Shade Of Pale.” Besides leader Gary Brooker, Wilson was the only consistent band member from 1967 until they broke up in 1977. As a session player, Wilson can be heard playing on Frankie Miller’s Double Trouble, AC/DC’s Flick The Switch, and the film score of Rocky Horror Picture Show. He also toured in 