Lee Dorman Dead: Iron Butterfly Bassist Dies at the Age of 70

Posted on Dec 21st 2012 10:07PM by Carlos Ramirez Comments

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Former Iron Butterfly bassist Lee Dorman has passed away.

The 70-year-old was found dead outside of his home in Orange County, Calif. earlier today (Dec. 21).

According to a report on TMZ, officers showed up to Dorman's home around 10AM and found him dead, sitting in his car. The authorities do not suspect any foul play and Dorman reportedly suffered from heart problems.

Dorman joined Iron Butterfly in late 1967, and played on "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida," the 17-minute title track to the San Diego-based group's second album. The song went on to become Iron Butterfly's biggest hit and a classic rock radio staple.

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kinhdoanh20x

The 70-year-old was found dead outside of his home in Orange County, Calif. earlier today .
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December 25 2012 at 8:30 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Kathleen Ann

He really had some cool hair.

December 23 2012 at 3:14 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
don.casale

I was the recording engineer for IN-A-GADDA-DA-VIDA. They were all good guys, and Lee was particularly nice, as well as a good musician. I'm sorry to hear he has passed on. RIP, Lee.

December 22 2012 at 11:44 PM Report abuse +1 rate up rate down Reply
Alicat

One of my favorites from the late 60's

December 22 2012 at 9:50 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Ricky

In a garden of eden now.......r.i.p.

December 22 2012 at 9:47 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
outsdrfilm

Sad to hear about Lee - but I will always think of him as the bassist of Captain Beyond, one of the greatest bands ever! Get the first album - it is a milestone in rock. RIP Lee...

December 22 2012 at 9:17 PM Report abuse +1 rate up rate down Reply
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rmitch1171

Dancin madly backwards...
RIP

December 22 2012 at 9:28 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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outsdrfilm

..on a sea of air....

December 22 2012 at 9:41 PM Report abuse rate up rate down
fubigonam68

lets roooocccccckkkkkkkkk............

December 22 2012 at 8:50 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
fubigonam68

well...........

December 22 2012 at 8:49 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
dacoje

This was a fav of my late teen years. I think I was drawn to the "church music" yet trippy, element...and I am shocked to hear an Arabic melody which is so beautiful...****, I had no idea of Arabic stuff as a kid! Now I do! Go figure!

December 22 2012 at 8:22 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
soberboy

used to get high and danceto this song loved it

December 22 2012 at 8:22 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply

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