About
Alto saxophonist with Bill Black's Combo as well as a solo player. He was nicknamed The Godfather of Sax.
Before Fame
He took up the saxophone at age ten and played in the school band with much older students.
Trivia
He was inducted into both the Rock and Soul Hall of Fame and the Rockabilly Hall of Fame in 2000.
Family Life
He got married shortly after dropping out of Memphis State University.
Associated With
He is an influential saxophonist like Lester Young.
