Died On This Date (July 25, 1992) Gary Windo / Contemporary Jazz Saxophonist
themusicsover Gary Windo
November 7, 1941 – July 25, 1992
Gary Windo was an English musician best remembered for his saxophone work with the Psychedelic Furs. After learning several instruments as a child, Windo ultimately settled on the tenor sax. During the early ’70s, he formed his own group, the Gary Windo Quartet. Throughout career, he worked with the likes of Todd Rundgren, Carla Bley, NRBQ, and Robert Wyatt to name a few. He also played on much of the music heard on Saturday Night Live. Gary Windo passed away on July 25, 1992.
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