Don Myrick | |
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 Myrick performing in 1982 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Donald Myrick |
| Born | April 6, 1940 Chicago, Illinois, U.S |
| Died | July 30, 1993 (aged 53) Los Angeles, California, U.S |
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| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Saxophone, vocals |
| Years active | 1960s–1990s |
| Formerly of | |
Donald Myrick[1] (April 6, 1940 – July 30, 1993)[2] was an American saxophonist. A member of the Phenix Horns, he was best known for his work with Earth, Wind & Fire and Phil Collins.[3]
He played alto, tenor, and soprano sax as a member of Earth, Wind & Fire's original horn section, the Phenix Horns, from 1975 through 1982. Previously, Myrick had been a member of the musical group the Pharaohs. Myrick is also credited as a founding member of the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians.[4]
Some of his most famous saxophone solos include Phil Collins' "All of My Life", "If Leaving Me Is Easy", and "One More Night", the latter featuring Myrick performing the sax solo in the official music video, filmed in a London pub.[citation needed] Another was the live recording of "Reasons", featured on the Earth Wind & Fire Gratitude album, and "After the Love Has Gone", from the album I Am. He performed with many prominent musicians, including Grover Washington, Jr. and Carlos Santana.[5] Myrick appeared on records by artists including Bobby "Blue" Bland, The Dells, Regina Belle, the Mighty Clouds of Joy, and Heaven 17.[6]
Earth, Wind & Fire's single "Runnin'" earned him the 1977/78 Grammy Award for Best R&B Instrumental.[5]
- ^ "Don Myrick". IMDb. Retrieved November 9, 2018.
- ^ CHAZANOV, MATHIS (August 15, 1993). "Questions Cloud Life, Death of Saxophonist: Music: Those who loved Donald Myrick are still in shock over his fatal shooting by police in an apartment where drugs allegedly were found". Los Angeles Times. ISSN 0458-3035. Retrieved November 9, 2018.
- ^ "Don Myrick | Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved November 9, 2018.
- ^ Ervin, Mike (1994). Hey Donald (Media notes). Roscoe Mitchell.
- ^ a b "Saxophonist Donald Myrick fatally shot in drug probe", Jet, August 23, 1993.
- ^ EURPublisher01 (July 30, 2020). "Remembering Don Myrick, the Man Behind Epic Horn Riffs From Your Childhood – From 'Sun Goddess' to 'Sussudio' (EUR Video Throwback)". EURweb. Retrieved May 22, 2021.
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