Dick Parry, the saxophonist who contributed to some of Pink Floyd’s biggest hits, has died aged 83. David Gilmour, a member of the rock band, announced his tragic death on social media, paying tribute to his memories.
David Gilmour says goodbye to Dick Parry
Remembering their longtime friendship, Gilmour wrote: “My dear friend Dick Parry passed away this morning. I’ve played saxophone with Dick in bands including Pink Floyd since I was seventeen,” in a X post. “His feel and tone make his sax playing unmistakable, a signature of immense beauty known to millions and a big part of songs such as Shine On You Crazy Diamond, Wish You Were Here, Us and Them and Money,” he added in the heartfelt tribute. Recalling their last performance together, Gilmour mentioned playing with Pink Floyd on the On An Island Tour and Live 8 with Rick Wright. He attached healthy photos of them, one from 1963 at the Victoria Cinema in Cambridge. However, the musician did not mention the cause of Parry’s death on May 22, 2026.
When David Gilmour talked about Dick Parry
In 1994, David Gilmour spoke about reconnecting with Dick Parry. “I got it christmas Dick’s card [Parry]who I hadn’t seen in years, and who had completely given up the saxophone and was, I think, unemployed, living in a town near Cambridge, doing nothing,” he said in an interview with Variety at the time. However, Gilmour said he had auditioned Parry to see if he could join them on tour, and he had never been impressed this year and was impressed that year.
About Dick Parry
Dick Parry played in Pink Floyd, mainly for five years from 1973 to 1977. He played solos on Pink Floyd’s 1973 album ‘The Dark Side of the Moon’ and 1975’s ‘Wish You Were Here,’ according to People magazine.
