Dan Murphy (musician)

Dan Murphy
Murphy practicing at Soul Asylum's Studio on Nicollet Avenue in South Minneapolis in 1986
Background information
Birth nameDaniel Murphy
Born (1962-07-12) July 12, 1962
Duluth, Minnesota, U.S.
GenresAlternative rock
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter
Instrument(s)Guitar, vocals
Years active1981–2012, 2019-present
LabelsA&M, Columbia

Daniel David Murphy (born July 12, 1962, in Duluth, Minnesota) is an American musician best known as a co-founder lead guitarist for the alternative rock band, Soul Asylum from 1981 to 2012. He is also a member of Golden Smog.