May 26th 2024.
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Doug Ingle, founding member of Iron Butterfly, at the age of 78. Ingle was not only the singer but also the organist for the heavy rock band, and his contributions to their music, including their 1968 hit "In-a-Gadda-Da-Vida," will always be remembered.
Ingle's family shared the news of his passing on social media this past weekend, with his son, Doug Ingle Jr, writing, "It's with a heavy heart and great sadness to announce the passing of my Father Doug Ingle. Dad passed away peacefully this evening in the presence of family." Ingle Jr also thanked his father for being not just a parent, but also a teacher and a friend, and for leaving behind cherished memories that will be carried with him for the rest of his life.
Iron Butterfly was formed in San Diego in 1966, with Ingle as one of the co-founders alongside Erik Braun, Lee Dorman, and Ron Bushy. However, it wasn't until their second album, which was named after their 17-minute long song "In-a-Gadda-Da-Vida," that the band found major success. The single spent 81 weeks in the top 10 in the United States and became the bestselling album in Atlantic Records' history, selling over 30 million copies.
Sadly, Ingle was the last surviving member of the original lineup. The band's success was not limited to just their hit song, as they also gained recognition for their covers of popular hymns, including "In the Garden of Eden" (credited to I. Ron Butterfly). Their music even made an appearance on the popular animated show The Simpsons, with Homer reminiscing about making out to their song "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida."
Ingle went on to co-write other hits for the band, such as "Soul Experience," "In The Time Of Our Lives," and "Easy Rider." However, he left the band in 1971, after the release of their fourth album "Metamorphosis." He did take part in several reunions but retired from performing altogether in 1999.
Sadly, Ingle's bandmates from the "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida" era have also passed away, with guitarist Erik Brann in 2003, bassist Lee Dorman in 2012, and drummer Ron Bushy in 2021. Ingle's legacy will live on through his music and the memories he leaves behind.
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