List of Iron Butterfly band members - AbsoluteAstronomy.com

Iron Butterfly's lineup has changed regularly since its formation. Nobody has remained in Iron Butterfly throughout the band's entire existence, with drummer Ron Bushy

Ron Bushy

Ron Bushy is the drummer of the rock band Iron Butterfly.He was born in Washington, D.C. on December 23, 1945. He grew up in a military family, living in approximately 34 states during his youth...

having the longest tenure of any member past or present. This is a list of past and present Iron Butterfly
Iron Butterfly
Iron Butterfly is a US psychedelic rock band best known for the 1968 hit "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida".Their heyday was the late 1960s, but the band has been reincarnated with various members. In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida is the 31st best-selling album in the world, selling more than 25 million copies.-History:The...

band members.

Lineups throughout the years

1966	1966	1966	1966–1967 (Line-up that recorded Heavy)
Doug Ingle Doug Ingle Doug Ingle is a founding member and former organist, vocalist and primary composer for the band Iron Butterfly. He also had a short stint with the pop group Stark Naked and the Car Thieves in the early 1970s after he left Iron Butterfly.- Biography :Ingle's father Lloyd, a church organist,... – vocals Singing Singing is the act of producing musical sounds with the voice, and augments regular speech by the use of both tonality and rhythm. One who sings is called a singer or vocalist. Singers perform music known as songs that can be sung either with or without accompaniment by musical instruments... , keyboards Danny Weis Danny Weis Guitarist Danny Weis is best known as a founding member of both Iron Butterfly and Rhinoceros, as well as co-writer of Rhinoceros's only charting single, "Apricot Brandy"... – guitar Guitar The guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with... Greg Willis – bass Bass guitar The bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick.... Jack Pinney – drums Drum kit A drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....	Doug Ingle – vocals, keyboards Danny Weis – guitar Greg Willis – bass guitar Jack Pinney – drums Darryl DeLoach – vocals, percussion	Doug Ingle – vocals, keyboards Danny Weis – guitar Jerry Penrod Jerry Penrod Jerry "The Bear" Penrod is a bass player. He was a member of Iron Butterfly and Rhinoceros. In addition to playing bass with Iron Butterfly, he contributed one of the lead vocals on their song "Look for the Sun".- References :... – bass, backing vocals Bruce Morris – drums Darryl DeLoach – vocals, percussion	Doug Ingle – vocals, keyboards Danny Weis – guitar Jerry Penrod – bass, backing vocals Darryl DeLoach – vocals, percussion Ron Bushy Ron Bushy Ron Bushy is the drummer of the rock band Iron Butterfly.He was born in Washington, D.C. on December 23, 1945. He grew up in a military family, living in approximately 34 states during his youth... – drums, percussion, backing vocals
1967–1969 (Line-up that recorded In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida, Ball Ball (Iron Butterfly album) Ball is the third studio album by the rock band Iron Butterfly, released in February 1969. After the enormous success of "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida", Iron Butterfly modified its acid-rock sound somewhat and experimented with more melodic compositions. The band's trademark heavy guitars, however, are still... , and Live Live (Iron Butterfly album) Live is the first live album by Iron Butterfly, released in 1970. It was a commercial hit, reaching #20 on the Billboard album charts.-Reception:Stephen Thomas Erlewine of Allmusic rated Live three out of five stars... )	1969–1971 (Line-up that recorded Metamorphosis Metamorphosis (Iron Butterfly album) Metamorphosis is the fourth studio album by Iron Butterfly, released in 1970. Though it was not as successful as its predecessor Ball , it reached number 16 on the US charts. The album was recorded as a trio; Erik Brann, who left because of band disputes, was replaced by four session guitarists... ; The group disbanded after a farewell show on May 23, 1971)	1971–1974	1974–1975 – reunion (Line-up that recorded Scorching Beauty Scorching Beauty Scorching Beauty is the fifth album released by Iron Butterfly. Released four years after their original breakup, it was recorded by a reformed lineup with only one member remaining from their previous album. In addition to Bushy, this lineup includes Erik Brann, Phil Kramer, and Howard Reitzes.... )
Doug Ingle – vocals, keyboards Erik Braunn – guitar, vocals Lee Dorman Lee Dorman Lee Dorman is an American bass guitarist best known as a member of the rock band Iron Butterfly. He also played in the band Captain Beyond. Dorman is from St. Louis, Missouri, and moved to San Diego, California in the 1960s. He began playing bass guitar in his teens... – bass, vocals Ron Bushy – drums, percussion, backing vocals	Doug Ingle – vocals, keyboards Mike Pinera Mike Pinera Mike Pinera is an American guitarist who started professionally in the late 1960s with the group Blues Image, which had a #4 hit in 1970 with their song "Ride Captain Ride". After the breakup of that group, he joined Iron Butterfly, and later formed the group Ramatam... – guitar, vocals Larry "Rhino" Reinhardt – guitar Lee Dorman Lee Dorman Lee Dorman is an American bass guitarist best known as a member of the rock band Iron Butterfly. He also played in the band Captain Beyond. Dorman is from St. Louis, Missouri, and moved to San Diego, California in the 1960s. He began playing bass guitar in his teens... – bass, vocals Ron Bushy – drums, percussion, backing vocals (Manny Bertematti – drums, percussion; filled in for an injured Ron Bushy, 1971)	Group disbanded	Erik Braunn – vocals, guitar Philip Taylor Kramer Philip Taylor Kramer Philip Taylor Kramer was a bass guitar player for the rock group Iron Butterfly during the 1970s. After this he obtained a night school degree in aerospace engineering, worked on the MX missile guidance system for a contractor of the US Department of Defense and later in the computer industry on... – bass, keyboards, vocals Howard Reitzes – keyboards, vocals Ron Bushy – drums, percussion, backing vocals
1975–1977 (Line-up that recorded Sun and Steel Sun and Steel (album) Sun and Steel is the sixth and final album released by Iron Butterfly in 1975. It explores a wider variety of styles than any other Iron Butterfly album, yet always remains within the contemporary conventions of hard rock, aside from a foray into progressive rock on "I'm Right, I'm... )	1977–1978	1978	1978 (Keith Ellis died 12/12/78 in Darmstadt, Germany while on tour)
Erik Braunn – vocals, guitar Philip Taylor Kramer – bass, keyboards, vocals Bill DeMartines – keyboards, vocals Ron Bushy – drums, percussion, backing vocals	Jimi Henderson – vocals David Love – guitar Larry "Rhino" Reinhart – guitar Lee Dorman – bass, vocals Larry Kiernan – keyboards Kevin Karamitros – drums	Mike Pinera – vocals, guitar Lee Dorman – bass, vocals John Leimsider – keyboards Kevin Karamitros – drums	Mike Pinera – vocals, guitar Larry "Rhino" Reinhard – guitar Keith Ellis Keith Ellis Keith Ian Ellis , was an English bass player. He is known for his associations with The Koobas, The Misunderstood and Juicy Lucy. He was also a member of Van der Graaf Generator from 1968 to 1969... – bass Doug Ingle – keyboards, vocals Ron Bushy – drums
1978	1978-1979	1979	1979
Mike Pinera – vocals, guitar Larry "Rhino" Reinhard – guitar Lee Dorman – bass, vocals Doug Ingle – keyboards, vocals Ron Bushy – drums	Mike Pinera – vocals, guitar Larry "Rhino" Reinhard – guitar Erik Braunn – guitar, vocals Lee Dorman – bass, vocals Doug Ingle – keyboards, vocals Ron Bushy – drums	Mike Pinera – vocals, guitar Lee Dorman – bass, vocals Doug Ingle – keyboards, vocals John Leimsider – keyboards Bobby Caldwell Bobby Caldwell (drummer) Bobby Caldwell is a drummer, songwriter, producer and arranger who co-founded rock cult bands Captain Beyond and Armageddon during the first part of the 1970s. Prior to these projects he played in some of Johnny Winter's seminal albums like Live Johnny Winter And and also on Saints and Sinners... – drums	Erik Braunn – guitar Lee Dorman – bass, vocals John Leimsider – keyboards Bobby Caldwell – drums Bobby Hasbrook – guitar, vocals
1979	1980	1981–1982	1982
Mike Pinera – guitar, vocals Erik Braunn – guitar Lee Dorman – bass, vocals Bobby Hasbrook guitar, vocals Nathan Pino – keyboards Bobby Caldwell – drums	Bobby Hasbrook – guitar, vocals Erik Brann – guitar Lee Dorman – bass, vocals Tim Kislan – keyboards Zam Johnson – drums Starz Vanderlocket – vocals, percussion	Lee Dorman – bass, vocals Larry "Rhino" Reinhardt – guitar Randy Skirvin – rhythm guitar John Leimsider – keyboards Jimmy Rock (?)– drums Luke (?) – vocals, percussion	Mike Pinera – guitar, vocals Lee Dorman – bass, vocals Larry "Rhino" Reinhardt – guitar Guy Babylon Guy Babylon Guy Babylon was a keyboardist/composer, most noted for his work with Elton John.Babylon was born in New Windsor, Maryland. Growing up listening to the likes of Led Zeppelin, Yes and Gentle Giant, he attended Francis Scott Key High School and then moved on to the University of South Florida,... – keyboards Jan Uvena Jan Uvena Jannaro "Jan" Uvena is an American musician, best known for playing drums with a number of notable rock bands, including Alice Cooper's backing band, Iron Butterfly, Alcatrazz and Signal... – drums
1982	1982	1982–1983	1983
Mike Pinera – guitar, vocals Erik Braunn – guitar Lee Dorman – bass, vocals Larry "Rhino" Reinhardt – guitar Guy Babylon – keyboards Ron Bushy – drums	Mike Pinera – guitar, vocals Erik Braunn – guitar Lee Dorman – bass, vocals Larry "Rhino" Reinhardt – guitar Doug Ingle – keyboards, vocals Guy Babylon – keyboards John Shearer – drums Luke – percussion (Ron Bushy – drums; partial performance for one gig, 1982)	Mike Pinera – guitar, vocals Lee Dorman – bass, vocals Larry "Rhino" Reinhardt – guitar Doug Ingle – keyboards, vocals Guy Babylon – keyboards John Shearer – drums Luke – percussion	Lee Dorman – bass, vocals Larry "Rhino" Reinhardt – guitar Doug Ingle – keyboards, vocals Guy Babylon – keyboards John Shearer – drums Luke – percussion
1983	1983–1984	1984	1984–1985
Lee Dorman – bass, vocals Larry "Rhino" Reinhardt – guitar Doug Ingle – keyboards, vocals Guy Babylon – keyboards John Shearer – drums Jerry Sommers – drums, percussion	Lee Dorman – bass, vocals Larry "Rhino" Reinhardt – guitar Doug Ingle – keyboards, vocals Rick Rotante – drums	Lee Dorman – bass, vocals Larry "Rhino" Reinhardt – guitar Doug Ingle – keyboards, vocals Lenny Campanero – drums	Lee Dorman – bass, vocals Steve Fister – guitar, backing vocals Doug Ingle – keyboards, vocals Lenny Campanero – drums
1985 (The band split up due to managerial problems after Kurtis Teal died on December 2 of a heart murmur)	1985–1987	1987	1987
Doug Ingle – vocals, keyboards Steve Fister – guitar, backing vocals Kurtis Teal – bass Lenny Campanero – drums	Group disbanded	Mike Pinera – vocals, guitar Kelly Reubens – bass Tim Von Hoffman – keyboards Ron Bushy – drums	Mike Pinera – vocals, guitar Glen Rappold – vocals, guitar, alternate bass Kelly Reubens – bass Tim Von Hoffman – keyboards Ron Bushy – drums
1987	1987 (This line-up never got past the planning stages)	1987 (This line-up rehearsed in September 1987 but never played shows)	1987–1988 (Reunion of In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida line-up)
Mike Pinera – vocals, guitar Kelly Reubens – bass Ace Baker Ace Baker Alexander "Ace" Baker is an American composer and keyboardist.-Composer:Along with Clair Marlo, Baker was the series composer for American Dragster, a documentary series on ESPN from 2006-2007. *... – keyboards Ron Bushy – drums (Donny Vosburg - drums; substitute for Ron Bushy, 1987)	Erik Braunn – vocals, guitar Jim Von Buelow – guitar Sal Rodriguez – drums	Bill DeMartines – vocals, keyboards Doug Jackson – guitar Bob Birch Bob Birch Bob Birch is an American musician. Primarily a session musician and sideman to a variety of notable artists. Bob Birch was born Robert Wayne Birch. At an early age, Bob was inspired to pursue music by his father Chet, an upright bassist. Bob began his musical journey with the alto saxophone,... – bass Lyle T. West – vocals Ron Bushy – drums	Doug Ingle – vocals, keyboards Erik Braunn – vocals, guitar Lee Dorman – bass, vocals Ron Bushy – drums
1988 (This lineup played no gigs)	1988–1989	1990	1990–1992
Erik Braunn – vocals, guitar Larry "Rhino" Reinhardt – guitar Lee Dorman – bass, vocals Sal Rodriguez – drums	Steve Feldman – lead vocals Erik Braunn – vocals, guitar Larry "Rhino" Reinhardt – guitar Lee Dorman – bass, vocals Derek Hilland – keyboards, backing vocals Kenny Suarez – drums, percussion (Joanne Montana – backing vocals; a few gigs in 1989) (Cecelia Noel – backing vocals; a few gigs in 1989)	Steve Feldman – lead vocals Larry "Rhino" Reinhardt – guitar Lee Dorman – bass, vocals Derek Hilland – keyboards, backing vocals Kenny Suarez – drums, percussion	Robert Tepper Robert Tepper Robert Tepper is an American singer, best known for his hit song "No Easy Way Out" from the Rocky IV motion picture soundtrack.Born in Bayonne, New Jersey, Tepper moved to New York where he became a staff writer... – vocals Larry "Rhino" Reinhardt – guitar Lee Dorman – bass, vocals Derek Hilland – keyboards, backing vocals Kenny Suarez – drums, percussion
1993	1993	1993	1993–1994
Lee Dorman – vocals, bass Larry "Rhino" Reinhardt – guitar Burt Diaz – keyboards Ron Bushy – drums, percussion	Lee Dorman – vocals, bass Mike Pinera – vocals, guitar Derek Hilland – keyboards, backing vocals Ron Bushy – drums, percussion	Lee Dorman – vocals, bass Denny Artache – vocals, guitar Derek Hilland – keyboards, backing vocals Ron Bushy – drums, percussion	Lee Dorman – vocals, bass Mike Pinera – vocals, guitar Derek Hilland – keyboards, backing vocals Ron Bushy – drums, percussion
1994	1994–1995	1995–1997	1997–1999
Lee Dorman – vocals, bass Doug Bossey – guitar Derek Hilland – keyboards, backing vocals Ron Bushy – drums, percussion	Doug Ingle – vocals, keyboards Lee Dorman – vocals, bass Doug Bossey – guitar Derek Hilland – keyboards, backing vocals Ron Bushy – drums, percussion	Doug Ingle – vocals, keyboards Lee Dorman – vocals, bass Erik Barnett – vocals, guitar Derek Hilland – keyboards, backing vocals Ron Bushy – drums, percussion	Doug Ingle – vocals, keyboards Lee Dorman – vocals, bass Erik Barnett – vocals, guitar Ron Bushy – drums, percussion
1999	1999–2002	2002–2005	2005–2006
Lee Dorman – vocals, bass Erik Barnett – vocals, guitar Damian Bujanda – vocals, keyboards Ron Bushy – drums, percussion	Lee Dorman – vocals, bass Erik Barnett – vocals, guitar Larry Rust – vocals, keyboards Ron Bushy – drums, percussion (Oly - bass; substitute for Dorman whilst he was suffering with a heart ailment, 2001)	Lee Dorman – vocals, bass Charlie Marinkovich Charlie Marinkovich Charlie Marinkovich is an American singer, songwriter and rock guitarist best known for his work with the rock band Iron Butterfly. He has previously worked with the rock guitarist, Randy Hansen. Marinkovich is from Seattle, Washington USA but lived and played in the San Francisco Bay Area during... – vocals, guitar Larry Rust – vocals, keyboards Ron Bushy – drums, percussion (Derek Hillard - keyboards, backing vocals; substitute for Larry Rust for one show, 2003)	Lee Dorman – vocals, bass Charlie Marinkovich – vocals, guitar Martin Gerschwitz – vocals, keyboards Ron Bushy – drums, percussion
2006	2006	2006–present
Ken Chalupnik – bass Charlie Marinkovich – vocals, guitar Martin Gerschwitz – vocals, keyboards Ron Bushy – drums, percussion	Dave Meros Dave Meros Dave Meros , is an American bass guitar player, best known as the bass player for progressive rock band Spock's Beard... – bass Charlie Marinkovich – vocals, guitar Martin Gerschwitz – vocals, keyboards Ron Bushy – drums, percussion	Lee Dorman – vocals, bass Charlie Marinkovich – vocals, guitar Martin Gerschwitz – vocals, keyboards Ron Bushy – drums, percussion (Ray Weston - drums, percussion; substitute for Ron Bushy, 2010)

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