Dick Parry, Saxophonist on Pink Floyd Classics, Dead at 83

Rolling Stone5/22/2026 – 5/23/2026

Summary

Dick Parry, a saxophonist known for his work with Pink Floyd, has died at the age of 83. He played on several of the band's classic tracks, including "Shine On You Crazy Diamond," "Wish You Were Here," "Us and Them," and "Money," and frequently joined the group on tour.

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CategoryAntiLindy
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier99% (0.5^1/48)
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