Dave Carpender

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][2] 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]

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
InstrumentsGuitar
Associated actsThe Greg Kihn Band

References

  1. "David Edward Carpender". San Francisco Chronicle. November 8, 2007. Retrieved May 19, 2020.
  2. "Dave Carpender—Death Of A Guitarist". The Official Greg Kihn Website. October 5, 2007. Retrieved 2020-10-04.


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