Pink Floyd Saxophonist Dick Parry Dies at 83
David Gilmour announced the death of the saxophonist, whose solos on "Money" and "Shine On You Crazy Diamond" helped define Pink Floyd's sound.
- On Friday, Pink Floyd saxophonist Dick Parry died at age 83; the musician, renowned for his iconic solos on classic albums like "The Dark Side of the Moon," was announced dead by lifelong friend guitarist David Gilmour.
- Gilmour praised Parry's "unmistakable" tone, which created the mesmerizing quality on "Shine On You Crazy Diamond" and provided the gritty lines on "Money." His feel and tone became an indelible part of classic rock radio.
- Performing together since age 17, the duo met in their youth in Cambridge. Gilmour shared a 1963 performance photo, recalling Parry as "one of my oldest friends" through decades of collaboration.
- Beyond Pink Floyd, Parry performed with The Who during 1979 and 1980 tours, the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band, and Rory Gallagher. He contributed to "The Division Bell" in 1994 and Gilmour's solo albums.
- Tributes arrived from artists like musician Graham Nash, who wrote, "I'm very sorry for your loss, David." Manager Merck Mercuriadis thanked Parry "for the music" as Gilmour reflected on their recent connection.
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Dick Parry, responsible for some of the most memorable saxophone solos in rock history, thanks to his collaboration with Pink Floyd and his lifelong friendship with David Gilmour, died on Friday at the age of 83, according to reports from outlets such as Variety. His contributions left an indelible mark on the albums The Dark Side of the Moon and Wish You Were Here. Songs like "Money" and "Shine On You Crazy Diamond" are enough to recognize his …
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Guitarist David Gilmour announced on Friday the death of saxophonist Dick Parry, known for his solos on some of Pink Floyd's most iconic songs. The information was released on the musician's social media, where he recalled the long friendship and artistic partnership between the two, which began in their teens. Ed Sheeran leaves Warner Music after 15 years and assures that he did not fight with the record label Actor from ‘Virgin River’ found d…
The band Pink Floyd is mourning the loss of Dick Parry. The saxophonist died at the age of 83.
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