Bobby Keys, Longtime Saxophonist for Rolling Stones, Dies

Bobby Keys, longtime saxophonist for the Rolling Stones, died early on Tuesday at his home in Franklin, Tennessee, after a long illness. He was 70. “The Rolling Stones are devastated by the loss of their very dear friend and legendary saxophone player, Bobby Keys,” the band said in a statement. “Bobby made a unique musical contribution to the band since the 1960s. He will be greatly missed.” Keys was still a teenager when he played sax for Buddy Holly in the 1950s and later performed...

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