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Dick Parry Pink Floyd Sax Player

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Dick Parry, Pink Floyd Saxophonist

Dick Parry, an English saxophonist, is most renowned for his contributions to Pink Floyd, one of the most influential rock bands of the 20th century. His biography, particularly focusing on his time with Pink Floyd, intertwines with the band’s evolution and its experimentation with progressive rock. Born in Kentford, England on 22 December 1942, Parry’s early life details are relatively obscure, but his musical journey took a significant turn when he joined Pink Floyd. His association with the band began in the early 1970s, a period when Pink Floyd was delving deeper into experimental and progressive rock, moving away from their psychedelic roots. Pink Floyd Sax Player, Studio Albums Parry’s most notable contributions were on two of Pink Floyd’s landmark albums: “The Dark Side of the Moon” (1973) and “Wish You Were Here” (1975). On “The Dark Side of the Moon,” Parry played the tenor saxophone on the tracks “Money”...

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Roddy Bogawa Biography

Roddy Bogawa is an American filmmaker and artist of Japanese descent, known for his experimental and documentary films that explore themes of identity, music, art, and history. He was born in Los Angeles in 1962 and grew up in the punk rock scene, where he found a way to express his difference and creativity. He studied art and sculpture at the University of California, San Diego, where he graduated with a Master of Fine Arts in 1989. He then attended the Whitney Museum of American Art Independent Study Program in New York, where he developed his avant-garde style and techniques. Bogawa’s films often combine personal and cultural narratives, using various formats and genres such as 16mm, video, animation, fiction, and non-fiction. Some of his notable works include Some Divine Wind (1991), a poetic meditation on memory and loss; I Was Born, But… (2004), a documentary about Asian American filmmakers; and...

Dom Beken Keyboard Player

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Dom Beken Biography

Dom Beken is the keyboard player from Nick Mason’s Saucerful of Secrets band long with Gary Kemp, Guy Pratt, Nick Mason and co founder Lee Harris. Dom has played in several bands including Nick Mason’s Saucerful of Secrets, The Orb, High Frequency Bandwidth, Transit Kings, Belka and Strelka and Just Jack. Dom Beken is also a composer and producer and has worked with several game creators, including Ubisoft and Q Games, to create their soundtracks. Upon completing his studies at the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts, he embarked on an engineering career at Liverpool’s Parr Street Studios (once owned by Phil Collins). In no time, he expanded his skills to include programming, arranging, and assisting fellow composers and artists in studios throughout London. His portfolio boasts numerous documentary scores, such as Channel 4’s critically acclaimed Proud and Prejudiced, collaborations with niche Japanese game developers Q Games (Shooter 1 & 2...

Lee Harris Guitarist

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Lee Harris Guitarist Biography

Lee Harris, a British musician born on 22 October 1972 in Hammersmith, London, England, gained widespread popularity as the guitarist for Nick Mason’s Saucerful of Secrets. Lee Harris is one of the founding members of Nick Mason’s Saucerful of Secrets touring band. Lee Harris Influences Harris grew up listening to classic rock bands like The Who, Rolling Stones, Santana, Allman Brothers, Deep Purple, Joe Walsh, Joe Cocker, ZZ Top, and Pink Floyd, which inspired him to learn the guitar at the age of 13. In his early twenties, Harris played in various London-based bands until he became a touring member and co-manager for Ian Dury and The Blockheads. Lee Harris has a family connection to the wider “Pink Floyd family” in that his father, film maker Stuart Harris, worked with Hipgnosis co founder Storm Thorgerson. Lee Said, “Dad was the cinematographer on High Hopes. In fact the famous shot of...

Roger Waters New Album 2023 Recording The Gunners Dream

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Roger Waters Biography

Roger Waters is an English songwriter, singer, and bassist who is best known as a founding member of the legendary progressive rock band Pink Floyd. He was born on September 6th, 1943 in Great Bookham, Surrey, England and grew up in Cambridge. Waters showed an early interest in music and started playing the guitar when he was just 13 years old. He soon became a fan of blues and rock music and was influenced by artists such as Muddy Waters and Chuck Berry. He formed his first band, The T-Set, while still in his teens and began playing local gigs. In 1965, Waters met fellow musician Syd Barrett and together they formed the band Pink Floyd. Waters quickly established himself as a talented songwriter and contributed to many of the band’s early albums, including “The Piper at the Gates of Dawn” and “A Saucerful of Secrets.” He was also instrumental...

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David Gilmour Biography – Pink Floyd Guitarist

David Gilmour Pink Floyd guitarist is an English guitarist, singer, and songwriter who is widely regarded as one of the greatest musicians of all time. He was born on March 6th, 1946 in Grantchester Meadows, England and grew up in the suburbs of London. Gilmour’s love of music began when he was a teenager and he started playing the guitar when he was just 14 years old. Gilmour was influenced by a variety of musical styles, including blues, rock, and folk. He was particularly drawn to blues music and soon became a fan of artists such as B.B. King and Eric Clapton. Gilmour formed his first band, Jokers Wild, while he was still in his teens and began playing local gigs. He soon became known for his virtuosity on the guitar and his powerful voice. In 1965, Gilmour joined the band Bullitt and began performing professionally. He continued to develop...