Ron Altbach

Ronald Steven Altbach (December 24, 1946 – February 21, 2023) was an American keyboardist and songwriter who co-founded French-American rock band King Harvest,^[1][2] and played the Wurlitzer electric piano intro on their single "Dancing in the Moonlight" (1972).^[3][4] He later became a session keyboardist for The Beach Boys^[5] and penned songs for the group.^[4] Altbach was a member of Celebration, a group led by Beach Boys co-founder Mike Love.^[2] In 1979, Altbach played keyboards in the band Clean Athletic & Talented (C.A.T.); the band, including John Huff, recorded an album.

Ron Altbach
Birth name	Ronald Steven Altbach
Born	(1946-12-24)December 24, 1946 Olcott, New York, U.S.
Died	February 21, 2023(2023-02-21) (aged 76) Manhattan, New York, U.S.
Instrument(s)	Piano, keyboards
Formerly of	Celebration, King Harvest, The Beach Boys

Altbach's contributions to the Beach Boys include co-producing M.I.U. Album (1978)^[6] and co-writing songs such as "Belles of Paris", "She's Got Rhythm",^[4] and "Alone on Christmas Day".^[7]

Altbach died on February 21, 2023, at the age of 76.^[1][8]