Grammy-winning saxophonist David Sanborn, who played with Stevie Wonder, dies at 78 after battle with prostate cancer
GRAMMY-winning saxophonist David Sanborn, who played with some of the biggest names in classic rock including Stevie Wonder, The Rolling Stones, and David Bowie, has died at the age of 78.
A statement on his Instagram shared that he died on Sunday following a battle with prostate cancer.
"Little did the doctors know that it would turn into a lifetime path that I have been able to follow,” David said at a .
"I have been able to find my way spiritually, creatively, emotionally – every way – through music. It opens doors you never imagine existed."
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Born in Florida in 1945, David Sandborn was playing with blues legends like Albert King and Little Milton by the age of 14.
As an adult, he played at Woodstock with Paul Butterfield.
David also toured with Stevie Wonder and recorded for Stevie’s Talking Book album.
Later, he would play with The Rolling Stones, and tour with David Bowie, recording the famous sax solo on the song, Young Americans.
David also had an illustrious television career.
"I am deeply grateful and amazingly honored to receive this award in my hometown of St. Louis."
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"Music has sustained my life," he added. "As a matter of fact, it kept me alive on every level.
"Music inspired me. I knew that whatever I did in my life, I had to be around music."