Ron Altbach

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Ron Altbach
Born
Ronald Steven Altbach

(1946-12-24)December 24, 1946
DiedFebruary 21, 2023(2023-02-21) (aged 76)
Manhattan, New York, U.S.
InstrumentsPiano, keyboards
Formerly ofCelebration, King Harvest, The Beach Boys

Ronald Steven Altbach (December 24, 1946 – February 21, 2023) was an American keyboardist and songwriter who co-founded French-American rock band King Harvest,[1][2] and played the Wurlitzer electric piano intro on their single "Dancing in the Moonlight" (1972).[3][4] He later became a session keyboardist for The Beach Boys[5] and penned songs for the group.[4] Altbach was a member of Celebration, a group led by Beach Boys co-founder Mike Love.[2] In 1979, Altbach played keyboards in the band Clean Athletic & Talented (C.A.T.); the band, including John Huff, recorded an album.

Altbach's contributions to the Beach Boys include co-producing M.I.U. Album (1978)[6] and co-writing songs such as "Belles of Paris", "She's Got Rhythm",[4] and "Alone on Christmas Day".[7]

Altbach died on February 21, 2023, at the age of 76.[1][8]

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