Bobby Keys, the saxophonist who joined The
Rolling Stones on some of the band’s most
beloved hits, died today after a long battle with
cirrhosis.
He was 70 years old.
Keys was born in Texas and starting touring with
Buddy Holly and Bobby Vee at the age of 16. He
met Mick Jagger and company in 1964, first
appearing on one of their albums in 1964.
Beginning with “Let It Bleed,” Keys played on
every Rolling Stones album until 174’s “It’s Only
Rock ’n Roll.”
He also took part in “Emotional Rescue” in 1980
and the group’s latest record, “A Bigger Bang” in
2005.
Keys continued to tour with band all the way up
until a few months ago, when he was forced to
drop out due to medical reasons.
Keys and his saxophone can be heard on such
singles as "Brown Sugar," "Can’t You Hear Me
Knocking" and "Happy," among many others.
He also collaborated over the years with Eric
Clapton, Joe Cocker, George Harrison, Lynyrd
Skynyrd and John Lennon.
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