Erik Braunn

Another rock and roll death is guitarist Erik Braunn of Iron Butterfly “In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida” fame.

LOS ANGELES - Erik Braunn, the Iron Butterfly guitarist who played one of rock’s most recognizable riffs in the 17-minute anthem ‘‘In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida,’’ died of cardiac arrest Friday. He was 52.

http://boston.com/dailyglobe2/211/obituaries/Erik_Braunn_at_52_guitarist_for_In_A_Gadda_Dav_Vida_+.shtml

Alas, poor Erik. He was a brilliant player, ahead of his time. It’s a shame he couldn’t handle stardom.