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.

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Photorealistic portrait of Clive Davis in his Manhattan home with music memorabilia
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Music executive Clive Davis dies at age 94

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Clive Davis, the influential record executive who shaped the careers of artists including Whitney Houston and Bruce Springsteen, died on Monday at his home in Manhattan. He was 94. His death was confirmed by his representative, who said he passed away peacefully surrounded by family.

Walter Parazaider, a founding member of the band Chicago, died on Wednesday after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He was 81. The group confirmed the news on social media.

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James Blood Ulmer, the innovative guitarist known for fusing avant-garde jazz with funk and the blues, died on June 3 at age 86. His family confirmed the news in a statement published via DownBeat and reported by NPR, noting that he died peacefully.

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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.

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