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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Gaines performing in 2014
Born(1934-05-14)May 14, 1934
DiedJanuary 29, 2021(2021-01-29) (aged 86)
Houston, Texas, U.S.
OccupationSaxophonist
Known forThe Upsetters, The Texas Upsetters
Spouse(s)Nell Gaines
RelativesRoy Gaines (brother)
Musical career
GenresTexas blues, electric blues
InstrumentsTenor saxophone
Years activeEarly 1950s–2021
LabelsBlack Top
WebsiteOfficial website

Gaines died on January 29, 2021 in Houston at the age of 86.[1]

References

  1. Dansby, Andrew (January 29, 2021). "Houston blues and R&B great Grady Gaines dies". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved January 29, 2021.

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