Murray was a bassist who joined Elton John's band in 1971. He also sang backing vocals on many of John's songs. Murray died in 1992 of a drug overdose.
2) Nigel Olsson (1970-1975, 1980-1990, 1992-1994, 1998, 2000, 2012-2018, 2019-present)
Olsson was a drummer who joined Elton John's band in 1970. He also sang backing vocals on many of John's songs. Olsson left John's band in 1994, but he has rejoined the band for several tours since then.
3) Davey Johnstone (1971-present)
Johnstone was a guitarist who joined Elton John's band in 1971. He has played guitar on many of John's songs, and he also sings backing vocals. Johnstone is the longest-serving member of Elton John's band.
4) Ray Cooper (1974-1982, 1989, 1992-1994)
Cooper was a percussionist who joined Elton John's band in 1974. He played percussion on many of John's songs, and he also sang backing vocals. Cooper left John's band in 1982, but he has rejoined the band for several tours since then.
5) Kiki Dee (1976-1980, 1986, 1988, 1990-1994)
Dee was a singer who joined Elton John's band in 1976. She sang lead vocals on several of John's songs, and she also sang backing vocals. Dee left John's band in 1980, but she has rejoined the band for several tours since then.