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Erik Brann

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Erik Brann was an American rock guitarist born on August 11, 1950, in Boston, Massachusetts. He is best known for his work with the band Iron Butterfly, a group that gained prominence in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Brann contributed to the psychedelic rock genre during his career.

He passed away on July 25, 2003. His role as a guitarist in Iron Butterfly places him among notable musicians of the era who helped shape the sound of American rock music.

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