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Dave Carpender

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Dave Carpender
Birth nameDavid Edward Carpender
BornJanuary 23, 1950
Oakland, California, U.S.
DiedSeptember 26, 2007(2007-09-26) (aged 57)
United States
GenresRock and roll
Occupation(s)Guitarist, musician
Instrument(s)Guitar

Dave Carpender (January 23, 1950 – September 26, 2007) was an American musician best known as the guitarist for The Greg Kihn Band from 1976 to 1983.[1] They had a #2 US /#63 UK hit in 1983 with 'Jeopardy' and a #15 US hit in 1981 with "The Breakup Song (They Don't Write 'Em)". He died of heart failure in 2007, at age 57.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b "David Edward Carpender". San Francisco Chronicle. November 8, 2007. Retrieved May 19, 2020.