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Boots Randolph

Saxophonist

Birthday June 3, 1927

Birth Sign Gemini

Birthplace Paducah, KY

DEATH DATE Jul 3, 2007 (80)

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About

Known for his 1963 hit "Yakety Sax" who was one of the musicians known for having the "Nashville Sound."

Before Fame

He performed with the U.S. Army band and went on to play with Dink Welch's Kopy Kats.

Trivia

Between 1963 and 1967 he had four singles get placed on the Top 100 charts.

Family Life

He was born in Paducah, Kentucky and raised in Cadiz.

Associated With

He did many session recordings with Elvis Presley and worked on many of his movie soundtracks.