Ron Altbach

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" (1973).[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.

Ron Altbach
Birth nameRonald Steven Altbach
Born(1946-12-24)December 24, 1946
DiedFebruary 21, 2023(2023-02-21) (aged 76)
Instrument(s)Piano, keyboards

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]

References
  1. "Home Page". King Harvest. Retrieved 24 February 2023.
  2. "King Harvest honors 'Doc' in moonlight Edit Share Print Download". Buffalo, New York: The Buffalo News. 7 July 2013. p. 87. Retrieved 24 February 2023.
  3. "Olcott 'Dancing in the Moonlight' Saturday". Niagara Frontier Publications. 13 July 2012. Retrieved 24 February 2023.
  4. Mann, Brent (2003). 99 Red Balloons--: And 100 All-time One-hit Wonders. Citadel Press. p. 157. ISBN 978-0-8065-2516-7.
  5. Wright, Gary (2014). Dream Weaver Deluxe: A Memoir; Music, Meditation, and My Friendship with George Harrison. Penguin Publishing Group. p. 48. ISBN 978-0-698-19449-6.
  6. Lambert, Philip (2007). Inside the Music of Brian Wilson: The Songs, Sounds, and Influences of the Beach Boys' Founding Genius. Bloomsbury Publishing. p. 315. ISBN 978-1-4411-0748-0.
  7. Blistein, Jon (November 6, 2015). "Hear Mike Love's Spirited, Bittersweet New Christmas Song". Rolling Stone.
  8. "Our dear friend Ron Altbach passed away after being in a coma for several days". Mike Love on Twitter. Retrieved 24 February 2023.
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