Dick Parry facts for kids
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Dick Parry
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Parry (middle) with David Gilmour in 2006
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| Birth name | Richard Parry |
| Born | 22 December 1942 Kentford, Suffolk, England |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instruments | Saxophone, keyboards |
| Years active | 1964–present |
| Associated acts | Pink Floyd David Gilmour The Soul Committee |
Richard Parry (born December 22, 1942) is an English saxophonist. He is a musician who plays on recordings for other artists. He is most famous for his saxophone solos on Pink Floyd songs. These include "Money", "Us and Them", "Shine On You Crazy Diamond", and "Wearing the Inside Out".
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A Musician's Journey
Early Days and Pink Floyd Connections
Richard Parry was born in Kentford, Suffolk, England. He started playing the saxophone in the mid-1960s. His first band was called The Soul Committee. They played in Cambridge.
Parry was friends with David Gilmour, the guitarist for Pink Floyd. Gilmour was in another Cambridge band called Jokers Wild. Even though they were friends, Parry did not play in Jokers Wild.
Playing with Pink Floyd
Later, David Gilmour asked Parry to play on Pink Floyd's studio albums. He played on very famous albums like The Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here, and The Division Bell.
Parry also joined Pink Floyd for many of their live concerts. He played with them on every tour between 1973 and 1977. He also joined their big world tour in 1994. Sometimes, he even played extra keyboards during their shows.
Other Famous Collaborations
Besides Pink Floyd, Parry has played with other well-known bands. He was part of the brass section for the Who on their tours in 1979 and 1980.
He also played saxophone on a song called "Celestine" for the band Banco de Gaia in 1997.
Working with David Gilmour Again
Parry continued to work with David Gilmour on his solo projects. He played at Gilmour's live concerts in 2001 and 2002. One of these performances was released as a DVD called David Gilmour in Concert.
In 2006, Parry joined Gilmour's "On An Island" tour. They traveled through Europe, the United States, and Canada. Parry played saxophone on songs like "Shine On You Crazy Diamond" and "Wearing the Inside Out". He also played other instruments like the glass harmonica and keyboards on this tour.
Concerts from this tour were released as DVDs. These included Remember That Night from London and Live in Gdańsk from Poland.
Live 8 Reunion
In 2005, Pink Floyd reunited for a special concert called Live 8. Dick Parry was there too. He played his famous saxophone part on the song "Money" during this big event.
In 2009, he toured Europe and South Africa with the band Violent Femmes.
Where You Can Hear Him Play
Dick Parry has played saxophone on many albums. Here are some of the most famous ones:
- 1973: The Dark Side of the Moon – Pink Floyd (on "Money" and "Us and Them")
- 1975: Wish You Were Here – Pink Floyd (on "Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Part V)")
- 1994: The Division Bell – Pink Floyd ("Wearing the Inside Out")
- 1995: Pulse – Pink Floyd (a live album)
- 2002: David Gilmour in Concert – David Gilmour (Pink Floyd) – DVD
- 2007: Remember That Night - David Gilmour (Pink Floyd) - DVD
- 2008: Live in Gdańsk - David Gilmour (Pink Floyd) - DVD
- 2023: The Dark Side of the Moon Live at Wembley 1974 – Pink Floyd
See also
In Spanish: Dick Parry para niños
