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Don Irving

b. 1946

American guitarist

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Born 1946. Don Irving is an American musician, guitarist and guitar.

Donald Jay Irving (born September 9, 1946) is an American musician, best known as a guitarist for rock band The Beau Brummels. He was a member of the band for their Beau Brummels '66 album and joined a revamped lineup for a 2002 concert tour.

History Don Irving, the son of a career military man, spent his early childhood in Germany before returning to California at age nine. His first band was The Showmen, where he played with Butch Engle, later of Butch Engle & the Styx. Later that year, guitarist Ron Elliott was no longer able to perform live after suffering seizures from his diabetic condition. and Irving left when he received an induction notice into the armed forces. In 2002, Irving joined original members Valentino and Ron Meagher for a concert tour.

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Who is Don Irving?

American guitarist

When was Don Irving born?

Don Irving was born on 9 September 1946 in Pasadena, California.

What is Don Irving's occupation?

Don Irving is a musician, guitarist and guitar.

What nationality is Don Irving?

Don Irving is American.

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· Wikipedia: Don Irving

· Wikidata: Q5292820

· DBpedia: Don Irving

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