| Birth name | David Edward Carpender |
|---|---|
| Birth date | January 23, 1950 |
| Birth place | Oakland, California, U.S. |
| Death date | September 26, 2007 (aged 57) |
| Death place | United States |
| Genre | Rock and roll |
| Occupation | Guitarist, musician |
| Instrument | Guitar |
| Associated acts | The Greg Kihn Band |
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]
References
- ^ "David Edward Carpender". San Francisco Chronicle. November 8, 2007. Retrieved May 19, 2020.
- ^ "Dave Carpender—Death Of A Guitarist". The Official Greg Kihn Website. October 5, 2007. Retrieved 2020-10-04.