Dee Murray

Dee Murray
Murray in 1971
Background information
Born
David Murray Oates

(1946-04-03)3 April 1946
Gillingham, Kent, England
Died15 January 1992(1992-01-15) (aged 45)
Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
GenresRock
OccupationsMusician, songwriter
InstrumentsBass guitar, vocals
Years active1960s–1992

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.