Doug Ingle, Iron Butterfly Frontman and 'In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida' Co-Writer, Dies at 78

Ingle, the last surviving member of the band's classic lineup, passed away peacefully surrounded by family.

Doug Ingle co-founded Iron Butterfly in 1966 and was the lead vocalist and organist for the band.
He wrote the band's iconic 17-minute hit 'In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida,' a foundational song in heavy metal history.
Iron Butterfly's 'In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida' album spent 81 weeks in the US top 10 and sold over 30 million copies worldwide.
Ingle left the band in 1971 and later faced financial difficulties due to mismanagement and tax issues.
He occasionally reunited with Iron Butterfly for tours, with his last performance in 1999.