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Grady Gaines
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Gaines performing in 2014
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| Born | May 14, 1934 Waskom, Texas, U.S.
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| Died | January 29, 2021 (aged 86) Houston, Texas, U.S.
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| Occupation | Saxophonist |
| Known for | The Upsetters, The Texas Upsetters |
| Spouse(s) | Nell Gaines |
| Relatives | Roy Gaines (brother) |
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| Genres | Texas blues, electric blues |
| Instruments | Tenor saxophone |
| Years active | Early 1950s–2021 |
| Labels | Black Top |
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.
Gaines died on January 29, 2021 in Houston at the age of 86.
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