Keys was best known as the primary saxophone player for the legendary rock band The Rolling Stones. He joined the group in the mid-60s after establishing a close relationship with Keith Richards and maintained his affiliation with the group for over 50 years. He was also a well-known and accomplished session musician who appeared on tracks with The Who, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Buddy Holly, and Elvis Presley, as well as John Lennon, George Harrison, and other well-known acts.
“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.”
“I have lost the largest pal in the world and I can’t express the sense of sadness I feel, although Bobby would tell me to cheer up,” Stones guitarist Keith Richards said in a statement. “My condolences to all that knew him and his love of music.”
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