Don Murray (drummer)

Don Murray
Birth nameDonald Ray Murray
Born(1945-11-08)November 8, 1945
Glendale, California, U.S.
DiedMarch 22, 1996(1996-03-22) (aged 50)
Santa Monica, California, U.S
GenresFolk rock, pop
OccupationDrummer
InstrumentDrums
Years active
  • 1965-1968
  • 1981-1983
LabelsWhite Whale
Formerly ofThe Turtles (1965-1966)
The Holy Mackerel (1968)
The Surfaris (1981-1983)

Donald Ray Murray (November 8, 1945 – March 22, 1996) was an American drummer and Hanna-Barbera animator, best known for his work with the Turtles. After leaving the group, Murray played with Paul Williams's psychedelic folk group the Holy Mackerel. In the 1980s he went on to perform with the newly formed Surfaris.[citation needed]