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Doug Ingle

Doug Ingle, American musician (born 1945)

Life at a glance

Died: 2024 · May 24

Their story

Who they were

Douglas Lloyd Ingle was an American musician, best known as the founder, organist, primary composer and lead vocalist for the band Iron Butterfly. He wrote the band's hit song "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida", which was first released in 1968, and was the last surviving member of the band’s 1967–1969 lineup.

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Doug Ingle appears on our May 24 calendar for 2024 as a death entry.

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May 24 2024.

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