Dick Parry, saxophonist on Pink Floyd classics, dies at 83

Dick Parry, the saxophonist known for his work on Pink Floyd tracks including Money and Shine On You Crazy Diamond, has died at age 83. Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmour announced the death on social media.

Gilmour shared the news on Friday, stating that Parry died that morning. He noted their long history together, saying he had played in bands with Parry on saxophone since age seventeen, including with Pink Floyd. Gilmour highlighted Parry's distinctive style on several songs, calling it a signature of enormous beauty known to millions.

Связанные статьи

Realistic portrait of Georg 'Jojje' Wadenius, renowned Swedish guitarist who died at 80, in a somber music studio setting for news obituary.
Изображение, созданное ИИ

Georg ”Jojje” Wadenius dies at age 80

Сообщено ИИ Изображение, созданное ИИ

Swedish guitarist and composer Georg ”Jojje” Wadenius has died at age 80, his manager told TT. The death came unexpectedly on Friday morning, shocking friends and family. The music industry hails him as a pioneering musician and one of the founders of the Swedish music miracle.

Wayne Perkins, a session guitarist known for work with Joni Mitchell and Bob Marley, has died at 74 after a stroke. He came close to replacing Mick Taylor in the Rolling Stones during their 1975 Black and Blue sessions. Perkins also turned down an offer from Lynyrd Skynyrd shortly before their plane crash.

Сообщено ИИ

Roger Waters has issued an open call for a singer to front his son Harry Waters' new Pink Floyd tribute band, Legacy, which plans to tour in 2027. The veteran musician wants someone who can replicate his youthful vocal range from tracks like 'Comfortably Numb' and 'Don't Leave Me Now.' This effort follows Waters firing Harry from his touring band in 2023.

Phil Campbell, who played guitar in Motörhead for over 30 years, has died at age 64. His band Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons announced that he passed away peacefully after a long battle in intensive care following a major operation. The news was shared on social media on March 14.

Сообщено ИИ

Dennis Locorriere, founding member and frontman of the 1970s soft rock band Dr. Hook, has died at the age of 76 after a long battle with kidney disease. He passed away peacefully on May 16, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. The news was confirmed by statements from the band and his management.

Country Joe McDonald, frontman of the 1960s psychedelic band Country Joe & the Fish, renowned for his satirical anti-Vietnam War anthem 'I-Feel-Like-I’m-Fixin’-To-Die Rag' and his infamous Woodstock 'Fish Cheer' performance, has died at age 84. He passed away on March 7, 2026, in Berkeley, California, from complications of Parkinson’s disease, surrounded by family.

Сообщено ИИ

Nottingham alt-country group Divorce has announced it will continue as a duo following the departure of two founding members. Drummer Kasper Sandstrom and lead guitarist Adam Peter Smith shared the news on social media yesterday. The remaining members plan to move forward in a new era for the band.

 

 

 

Этот сайт использует куки

Мы используем куки для анализа, чтобы улучшить наш сайт. Прочитайте нашу политику конфиденциальности для дополнительной информации.
Отклонить