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Mr. Laz · 12-02-2014, 03:01 PM

Rolling Stones' Sax Player Bobby Keys Has Died at 70

BY ASSOCIATED PRESS 12/02/2014 AT 03:00 PM EST
Bobby Keys, a saxophonist and rock 'n' roller known to millions for his blasting solo on the Rolling Stones' "Brown Sugar," has died at his home in Franklin, Tennessee. He was 70 years old.

Michael Webb, who played keyboard with Keys, said the musician died on Tuesday after a lengthy illness. Keys had been out on tour with the Stones earlier this year before his health prevented him from performing.

"The Rolling Stones are devastated by the loss of their very dear friend and legendary saxophone player, Bobby Keys," the band said in a statement. "Bobby made a unique musical contribution to the band since the 1960s. He will be greatly missed."

Known for his heavy jowls and forceful style, the Texas native was born on the same day as Keith Richards – Dec. 18, 1943 – and the Stones' guitarist would often cite Keys as a soul mate and favorite musician.

Besides "Brown Sugar," Keys also played memorable solos on such Stones favorites as the seven-minute jam "Can't You Hear Me Knocking" and the country-styled "Sweet Virginia." Other career highlights included John Lennon's chart-topping "Whatever Gets You Through the Night."

"I have lost the largest pal in the world, and I can't express the sense of sadness I feel, although Bobby would tell me to cheer up," Keith Richards wrote in a statement.

Keys' career dated back to the 1950s, when as a teenager he played with Buddy Holly and the Crickets. He joined the Stones in the late 1960s and was with them off and on over the following decades. He also played on Richards' solo album Talk Is Cheap.

**Rain Man** · 03-18-2015, 01:13 PM

I bet Keith Richards saw it coming and was worried that Bobby Keys wasn't really taking good care of himself.

cosmo20002 · 03-18-2015, 01:38 PM

Rest in peace, Big Man

Bobby Keys

**Rain Man** · 03-18-2015, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cosmo20002

Rest in peace, Big Man

Bobby Keys

I loved his solos in "Brown Sugar in the USA" and Can't Get No Satisfaction Dancing In The Dark"

12-02-2014, 03:01 PM
Mr. Laz Don't Tease Me Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: KS Casino cash: $11047037	Rolling Stones' Sax Player Bobby Keys Has Died at 70 Rolling Stones' Sax Player Bobby Keys Has Died at 70 BY ASSOCIATED PRESS 12/02/2014 AT 03:00 PM EST Bobby Keys, a saxophonist and rock 'n' roller known to millions for his blasting solo on the Rolling Stones' "Brown Sugar," has died at his home in Franklin, Tennessee. He was 70 years old. Michael Webb, who played keyboard with Keys, said the musician died on Tuesday after a lengthy illness. Keys had been out on tour with the Stones earlier this year before his health prevented him from performing. "The Rolling Stones are devastated by the loss of their very dear friend and legendary saxophone player, Bobby Keys," the band said in a statement. "Bobby made a unique musical contribution to the band since the 1960s. He will be greatly missed." Known for his heavy jowls and forceful style, the Texas native was born on the same day as Keith Richards – Dec. 18, 1943 – and the Stones' guitarist would often cite Keys as a soul mate and favorite musician. Besides "Brown Sugar," Keys also played memorable solos on such Stones favorites as the seven-minute jam "Can't You Hear Me Knocking" and the country-styled "Sweet Virginia." Other career highlights included John Lennon's chart-topping "Whatever Gets You Through the Night." "I have lost the largest pal in the world, and I can't express the sense of sadness I feel, although Bobby would tell me to cheer up," Keith Richards wrote in a statement. Keys' career dated back to the 1950s, when as a teenager he played with Buddy Holly and the Crickets. He joined the Stones in the late 1960s and was with them off and on over the following decades. He also played on Richards' solo album Talk Is Cheap.
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