Dick Parry, who played saxophone on some of Pink Floyd’s most iconic songs, has died. He was 83.
Parry’s death was announced by David Gilmour on Friday (May 22) in an emotional social media tribute to his longtime friend and collaborator.
“My dear friend Dick Parry died this morning,” Gilmour, 80, captioned a series of photos on Instagram. “Since I was seventeen, I have played in bands with Dick on saxophone, including Pink Floyd.”
A cause of death was not disclosed.
During a lengthy career spanning rock, blues and jazz, Parry was best known for his unforgettable saxophone solos on…