Plas Johnson, saxophonist behind 'Pink Panther Theme,' dies at 94
The prolific musician played on recordings for artists like Frank Sinatra, BB King, Joni Mitchell, Marvin Gaye, the Beach Boys, and more ...
Plas Johnson, jazz artist and 'Pink Panther' saxophonist, dies at 94
"My solos always seemed to bring the record up another notch," Johnson said in one interview. He played with Frank Sinatra ...
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Donaldsonville native Plas Johnson, famous saxophonist, dies at 94
Plas Johnson, the renowned saxophonist well-known for his solo on "The Pink Panther Theme," died July 15. Born July 21, 1931, in Donaldsonville, he was 94 years old when he passed away in Granada ...
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Plas Johnson, pioneering jazz musician known for ‘Pink Panther,’ dead at 94
A pioneering jazz musician, known for one of the most famous saxophone solos in music history, has died. Plas Johnson died July 15 at his home in Los Angeles, multiple outlets report. He was 94.
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Plas Johnson Dies: ‘The Pink Panther’ Theme Song Saxophonist Was 94
Plas Johnson, the saxophonist featured in the theme song for the 1963 film The Pink Panther, has died at 94. On Wednesday, July 15 — one week before his 95th birthday — Johnson died at his home in Los ...
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Plas Johnson, the saxophone behind 'The Pink Panther,' dies at 94
That's right. It's the Henry Mancini theme song from the "Pink Panther" movie. Plas Johnson, the saxophonist who played the iconic riff, died last week, just shy of his 95th birthday. CHANG: Now, you ...
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Plas Johnson, saxophonist for ‘Pink Panther Theme,’ dies at 94
Plas Johnson, a Hollywood studio musician whose tenor saxophone solo memorably opened the credits to the 1963 film “The Pink Panther,” died on July 15. He was 94. Johnson died at his home in Los ...
Pink Panther saxophonist Plas Johnson dies at 94
Johnson specialised in jump-blues and R&B before becoming a well-respected live and studio session player. Read more at ...