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Stooges saxophonist Steve Mackay dies
By Andy Malt | Published on Monday 12 October 2015
Saxophonist Steve Mackay, who came to prominence through his work with The Stooges, has died aged 66. He had been battling sepsis.
Contributing to the songs ‘1970’ and ‘Fun House’ on The Stooges’ debut album, Mackey briefly toured with the band in 1970. He returned to the band when they reunited in 2003, performing with them until recently and appearing on recent albums ‘The Weirdness’ and ‘Ready To Die’.
In a statement on Facebook, Iggy Pop said: “Steve was a classic 60s American guy, full of generosity and love for anyone he met. Every time he put his sax to his lips and honked, he lightened my road and brightened the whole world. He was a credit to his group and his generation. To know him was to love him”.
