Lee Dorman

Douglas Lee Dorman (September 15, 1942 – December 21, 2012) was an American bass guitarist best known as a member of the rock band Iron Butterfly. He also played in the band Captain Beyond.[1] Dorman was from St. Louis, Missouri, and moved to San Diego, California in the 1960s. He began playing bass guitar in his teens. While recording In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida, Dorman assisted Erik Brann with the arrangement of Brann's song "Termination," and was given a co-writing credit. Dorman died of natural causes in his car in Laguna Niguel, California.[2]

Lee Dorman
Dorman with Iron Butterfly in Prague, 2012.
Background information
Born(1942-09-15)September 15, 1942
St. Louis, Missouri, United States
DiedDecember 21, 2012(2012-12-21) (aged 70)
Laguna Niguel, California
United States
GenresPsychedelic rock
Occupation(s)Musician
InstrumentsBass
Years active1960s-2012
Associated acts

References
  1. Hill, Gary. "Biography: Lee Dorman". Allmusic. Retrieved 21 May 2010.
  2. Somaiya, Ravi (22 December 2012). "Lee Dorman, Bass Guitarist, Dies at 70". The New York Times.


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