Grady Gaines
Grady Gaines (May 14, 1934 – January 29, 2021) was an American electric and jazz blues tenor saxophonist. He performed and recorded with Little Richard in the 1950s. He played with other musicians such as Dee Clark, Little Willie John, Sam Cooke, James Brown, Jackie Wilson, and Joe Tex. He released three albums.
Grady Gaines | |
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Born | Waskom, Texas, U.S. | May 14, 1934
Died | January 29, 2021 Houston, Texas, U.S. | (aged 86)
Occupation | Saxophonist |
Known for | The Upsetters, The Texas Upsetters |
Spouse(s) | Nell Gaines |
Relatives | Roy Gaines (brother) |
Musical career | |
Genres | Texas blues, electric blues |
Instruments | Tenor saxophone |
Years active | Early 1950s–2021 |
Labels | Black Top |
Website | Official website |
Gaines died on January 29, 2021 in Houston at the age of 86.[1]
References
- ↑ Dansby, Andrew (January 29, 2021). "Houston blues and R&B great Grady Gaines dies". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved January 29, 2021.