
Dick Parry
Richard Parry
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Who is this?
Richard Parry (22 December 1942 – 22 May 2026) was an English saxophonist. During his career, he appeared as a session musician on various albums, most notably with Pink Floyd on the songs "Money", "Us and Them", "Shine On You Crazy Diamond" and "Wearing the Inside Out". He also played on the Bloodstone album Riddle of the Sphinx.
Career
- 1942Born
- 2026Passed away
Trivia
- •Place of birth: England
- •Citizenship: United Kingdom
- •Known as: saxophonist, trumpeter, musician
- •Genre: progressive rock
- •Plays: saxophone
What happened recently
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Pink Floyd’s David Gilmour Announces Death of “Dear Friend” and Longtime Bandmate
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Dick Parry Dies: Sax Player On Pink Floyd Classics ‘Dark Side of the Moon’ & ‘Wish You Were Here’ Was 83
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Dick Parry, Saxophonist Who Played Classic Solos on Pink Floyd’s ‘Dark Side of the Moon’ and ‘Wish You Were Here’ Albums, Dies at 83