Grady Gaines | |
|---|---|
 Gaines performing in 2014 | |
| Born | May 14, 1934 Waskom, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | January 29, 2021 (aged 86) |
| Occupation | Saxophonist |
| Known for | The Upsetters, The Texas Upsetters |
| Spouse | Nell Gaines |
| Relatives | Roy Gaines (brother) |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | Texas blues, electric blues[1] |
| Instrument | Tenor saxophone |
| Years active | Early 1950s–2021 |
| Labels | Black Top |
| Website | Official website |
Grady Gaines (May 14, 1934 – January 29, 2021)[2] was an American electric blues, Texas blues and jazz blues tenor saxophonist, who performed and recorded with Little Richard in the 1950s. He backed other musicians such as Dee Clark, Little Willie John, Sam Cooke, James Brown, Jackie Wilson, and Joe Tex. He released three albums.[1]
- ^ a b Cite error: The named reference
AMGwas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ Dansby, Andrew (January 29, 2021). "Houston blues and R&B great Grady Gaines dies". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved January 29, 2021.