Dick Parry, Pink Floyd Saxophonist, Dies at 83
Dick Parry, the English saxophonist known for his iconic solos on Pink Floyd's "Money," "Us and Them," and "Shine On You Crazy Diamond," has died at age 83. Parry contributed to the albums The Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here, and The Division Bell. He performed live with the band in the 1970s and reunited with them at the Live 8 concert in 2005. Guitarist David Gilmour announced his death, praising Parry's distinctive touch and timbre as an unmistakable signature of beauty known to millions.
Key facts
- Dick Parry died at age 83.
- He played saxophone on Pink Floyd's 'Money'.
- He performed on 'Us and Them' and 'Shine On You Crazy Diamond'.
- His work appears on The Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here, and The Division Bell.
- He played live with Pink Floyd in the 1970s.
- He reunited with the band at Live 8 in 2005.
- David Gilmour announced his death.
- Gilmour called his style an unmistakable signature of beauty.
Entities
Artists
- Dick Parry
- David Gilmour
Institutions
- Pink Floyd