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Daniel Wayne Birney, 52, Head East bassist from 1974 until 1980, died of cardiovascular disease on 9 August 2003 in Phoenix, Arizona. Dan was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on 21 August 1950. He is survived by his son Ryan Howard Birney, 23, daughter Jessica Maye Birney, 14, step-daughter Jill Jackson, 25, and his brother Allan Birney. A private service is planned for the immediate family with a public gathering in Dan's honor to be announced at a later date.
Dan joined Head East in 1974 just a few weeks before the band began recording their first album Flat As A Pancake and remained with the band until the spring of 1980. He was the author of several Head East songs that were fan favorites including Monkey Shine, Dancer Road, and Nothing To Lose. After leaving Head East in the spring of 1980, Dan moved his family to Seattle where he worked with several radio stations.
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He then relocated to Cedar Rapids, Iowa where he worked at radio station Q103. In 1984 he moved to Arizona where he worked in real estate and also operated a pool cleaning business.
A memorial fund has been set up that will help fund educational costs and medical coverage for Dan's daughter Jessica. Those wishing to make a contribution should send their donation to one of the two sources below:
Bank of America
The Estate of Daniel Birney
Acct # 004651582795
Routing # 122101706
Mail checks payable to
The Dan Birney Estate to:
Jill Jackson
4208 E. Sandra Terrace
Phoenix, AZ 85032
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