Kingfish is an American rock band led by Matthew Kelly, a musician, singer, and songwriter who plays guitar and harmonica. Kelly co-founded Kingfish in 1973 with New Riders of the Purple Sage bass player Dave Torbert and fellow San Francisco Bay Area musicians Robbie Hoddinott, Chris Herold, and Mick Ward. However, Ward died in a car accident later that year. Nickname: The City by the Bay; Fog City; The City Location of the City and County of San Francisco, California Coordinates: Country United States of America State California City-County San Francisco Government  - Mayor Gavin Newsom Area  - City  47 sq mi (122 km²)  - Land  46. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Rock and roll. ... This does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Ratdog, also known as Bob Weir and Ratdog, is an American rock band. ... Robert Hall Weir (October 16, 1947–) is an American guitar player, most recognized as a founding member of the Grateful Dead. ... Dave Torbert was a Bay-Area musician, best known for his associations with The Grateful Dead and The New Riders of the Purple Sage. ... Musician, Guitarist, Pedal Steel Guitar Performances with: David Nelson Band Phil Lesh Flying Other Brothers Cowboy Jazz Kingfish (band) Discography: w/ David Nelson Band Limited Edition Keeper of the Key Visions Under the Moon High Adventures in Japan (Video) Links All Music Guide David Nelson Band Phil Lesh & Friends Flying... Steve Kimock (born in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania) is an American rock musician and guitarist. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Left: Rosa Hurricane, a heavy metal-style solid body guitar. ... This article does not cite its references or sources. ... New Riders of the Purple Sage New Riders of the Purple Sage was a 1970s country rock band from Marin County, California. ... Martin EB18 Bass Guitar in flight case. ... Dave Torbert was a Bay-Area musician, best known for his associations with The Grateful Dead and The New Riders of the Purple Sage. ... USGS satellite photo of the San Francisco Bay Area. ...

In 1974, Kingfish became more well known, and signed their first record contract, after Grateful Dead member Bob Weir, a long time friend of Kelly's, joined the band. (Kelly had previously been a guest musician on the Grateful Dead album Wake of the Flood.) Weir toured with Kingfish and was a band member on their first two albums, Kingfish and Live 'N' Kickin'. When the Dead started touring again in 1976, Weir left Kingfish. (Kelly later appeared on the Grateful Dead albums Shakedown Street and The Closing of Winterland, and on Weir's album Bobby & The Midnites. In 1995 he became a founding member of Weir's band Ratdog.) The Grateful Dead were an American rock band formed in 1965 in San Francisco. ... Robert Hall Weir (October 16, 1947–) is an American guitar player, most recognized as a founding member of the Grateful Dead. ... Wake of the Flood is the sixth studio album by the Grateful Dead. ... Shakedown Street is the tenth studio album by the Grateful Dead. ... The Closing of Winterland is a 4 CD soundtrack of the Grateful Deads New Years Eve show 1978. ... Ratdog, also known as Bob Weir and Ratdog, is an American rock band. ...

The lineup of Kingfish continued to evolve. Then, in 1980, Kingfish disbanded. In 1983, Torbert died of a heart attack. The following year, Kelly reformed Kingfish, and the band toured and released a live album. Subsequently Kingfish disbanded again, and Kelly pursued a solo career, in 1987 releasing the album A Wing and a Prayer.

In 1999, Kelly organized a reformulated Kingfish lineup that recorded a new studio album and played a number of live concerts.

Selected discography

• Kingfish - 1976
• Live 'N' Kickin' - 1976
• Trident - 1978
• Kingfish (1973-80) - 1985
• Alive in '85 - 1985
• Kingfish in Concert: King Biscuit Flower Hour - 1996
• Sundown on the Forest - 1999

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