Dick Parry, Saxophonist Behind Pink Floyd Classics, Dies at 83
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Dick Parry, the saxophonist whose solos helped define Pink Floyd on Dark Side of the Moon and Wish You Were Here, died at 83. David Gilmour announced the news, praising Parry’s unmistakable tone and longtime contributions to Floyd’s albums and tours, including Money and Shine On You Crazy Diamond, as well as appearances with the band on tours and in later projects such as The Division Bell and Live 8.
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