About Dave Carpender
Lived 1950 – 2007 (aged 57). Dave Carpender was an American musician.
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. 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.
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Who was Dave Carpender?
American musician (1950-2007)
When was Dave Carpender born?
Dave Carpender was born on 23 January 1950 in Berkeley.
When did Dave Carpender die?
Dave Carpender died on 26 September 2007.
What was Dave Carpender's occupation?
Dave Carpender was a musician.
What nationality was Dave Carpender?
Dave Carpender was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Dave Carpender. https://biography.guide/dave-carpender/
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