Darryl DeLoach
Musical artist
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Darryl DeLoach (September 12, 1947 — October 3, 2002[1]) was an American singer. He was the original lead singer for Iron Butterfly.
BornSeptember 12, 1947
DiedOctober 3, 2002 (aged 55)
San Diego, California, US
Instruments
- Vocals
- tambourine
Years active1966–2002
Darryl DeLoach | |
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| Born | September 12, 1947 |
| Died | October 3, 2002 (aged 55) San Diego, California, US |
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| Years active | 1966–2002 |
| Formerly of | Iron Butterfly |
Biography
DeLoach joined Iron Butterfly in 1966, and his parents gave permission to use their garage as the bands rehearsal room. DeLoach left a year later after recording their first album Heavy, which featured him on co-lead vocals on every track and as songwriter for 8/10 of the songs (including the entire B-side).[2][3] After leaving the band, he left music and worked as a restauranter in San Diego.[4] He returned to singing in the 1980s and sang in clubs around California.[5]
DeLoach died of liver cancer on October 3, 2002 in San Diego.[4] He was 55.