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Gene Barge, renowned sax man and producer known as 'Daddy G,' dies at 98

Gene Barge, known as 'Daddy G,' has died at the age of 98 at his home in Chicago, according to his daughter Gina Barge.
Barge was a saxophone player, songwriter, and producer who worked with artists like Natalie Cole and Muddy Waters.
Chuck D of Public Enemy referred to Barge as 'the flyest octogenarian I know' when he was in his 80s.
Barge produced albums for Natalie Cole in the 1970s and described her as 'one of the most talented' performers he worked with.

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Gene Barge, renowned sax man and producer known as 'Daddy G,' dies at 98

NEW YORK — Gene “Daddy G” Barge, an admired and durable saxophone player, songwriter and producer who worked on hits by Natalie Cole, oversaw recordings by Muddy Waters, performed with

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Chicago Sun Times

Legendary saxophone player Gene 'Daddy G' Barge dies at 98

Saxophonist Gene "Daddy G" Barge, who toured with The Rolling Stones and Bo Diddley and produced Muddy Waters and Howlin' Wolf before trying his hand as actor in films like "The Fugitive" alongside Harrison Ford and "Under Siege" with Steven Seagal — died Sunday at his home in Bronzeville. He was 98. Mr. Barge died in his sleep from natural causes, his daughter, Gina Barge, said."He prided himself on his arrangements but he really loved, just lo…

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Entertainment Magazine

Gene Barge, R&B Saxophonist Who Played on Landmark Hits, Dies at 98

Gene Barge, one of the last surviving saxophonists of the golden age of R&B, whose career ran the gamut of 20th-century Black popular music, died on Sunday at his home in Chicago. He was 98. His death was confirmed by his daughter Gina Barge. Known by the nickname Daddy G, Mr. Barge played on landmark hits of the rock and soul era, beginning with Chuck Willis’s swinging remake of the blues standard “C.C. Rider.” Galvanized by Mr. Barge’s moaning…

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Gene Barge, R&B Saxophonist Who Played on Landmark Hits, Dies at 98 - Daily news Update

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Legendary saxophone player Gene ‘Daddy G’ Barge dies at 98

Saxophonist Gene “Daddy G” Barge, who toured with The Rolling Stones and Bo Diddley and produced Muddy Waters and Howlin’ Wolf before trying his hand as actor in films like “The Fugitive” alongside Harrison Ford and “Under Siege” with Steven Seagal — died Sunday at his home in Bronzeville. He was 98. Mr. Barge died in his sleep from natural causes, his daughter, Gina Barge, said. “He prided himself on his arrangements but he really loved, just l…

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