“Seminal” – Tributes paid after death of ‘Young Americans’ saxophone legend David Sanborn
nme.comDavid Bowie‘s hit ‘Young Americans’, who has died at the age of 78.It was confirmed on his official social media accounts that he had passed away on Sunday (May 12) from complications of prostate cancer.
He had been diagnosed with the disease in 2018 but had continued performing until recently and had live appearances booked into 2025.“It is with sad and heavy hearts that we convey to you the loss of internationally renowned, 6 time Grammy Award-winning, saxophonist, David Sanborn,” read the statement. “Mr.
Sanborn passed Sunday afternoon, May 12th, after an extended battle with prostate cancer with complications.“David Sanborn was a seminal figure in contemporary pop and jazz music.
It has been said that he ‘put the saxophone back into Rock ’n Roll.’”David Sanborn was a seminal figure in contemporary pop and jazz music.
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