Saxophonist Dick Parry, who collaborated closely with Pink Floyd and David Gilmour, dies at age 83, multiple outlets report. Parry is best known for the saxophone solos and parts associated with several of the band’s most recognized tracks. Sources cite his work on “Money” and “Shine On You Crazy Diamond,” as well as contributions to “Wish You Were Here” and “Us and Them.” Several reports link these performances to Pink Floyd’s landmark albums, including “The Dark Side of the Moon” and “Wish You Were Here,” where his playing is described as central to key moments on the records. Rolling Stone and others also note that Parry was a longtime friend of Gilmour and that he often joined Pink Floyd on tour. Deadline reports that Gilmour announced Parry’s death. Across the coverage, Parry’s role is consistently characterized as a significant and widely remembered contribution to the band’s classic-era sound, particularly the saxophone work heard on major radio and album tracks.
Dick Parry, Pink Floyd saxophonist on classics, dies at 83
Saxophonist Dick Parry, who collaborated closely with Pink Floyd and David Gilmour, dies at age 83, multiple outlets report. Parry is best known for the saxophone solos and parts associated with sever...
- Dick Parry, a saxophonist and Pink Floyd collaborator, dies at age 83.
- His saxophone work is heard on Pink Floyd tracks including “Money,” “Shine On You Crazy Diamond,” “Wish You Were Here,” and “Us and Them.”
- Multiple outlets associate his contributions with the albums “The Dark Side of the Moon” and “Wish You Were Here.”
- David Gilmour is reported to have announced Parry’s death.
- Several reports say Parry was a longtime friend of Gilmour and often joined the band on tour.
His saxophone work can be heard on songs from The Dark Side of the Moon and Wish You Were Here.
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3 months agoDick Parry, whose saxophone solos on Pink Floyd’s classic albums The Dark Side of the Moon and Wish You Were Here helped places such songs as “Money”, “Us and Them” and “Shine On You Crazy Diamond” in the classic rock firmament, died today, May 22. He was 83. His death was announced by David Gilmour, […]
3 months agoHe performed on such songs as "Shine On You Crazy Diamond," "Wish You Were Here," "Us and Them," and "Money." Dick Parry, Pink Floyd Saxophonist, Dead at 83 Spencer Kaufman
3 months agoDick Parry, who created some of the most indelible saxophone solos in rock music history through his association with Pink Floyd and lifelong friend David Gilmour, died Friday at age 83. Parry was particularly lionized for his unforgettable solos on the albums “The Dark Side of the Moon” and “Wish You Were Here,” including parts […]
3 months agoLongtime friend of David Gilmour played on band's "Shine On You Crazy Diamond," "Wish You Were Here," "Us and Them," and "Money," and often joined the group on tour
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