American saxophone player Daddy G died at the age of 98 in Chicago
Gene Barge Passed Away: American saxophone player and musician Gene Barge aka 'Daddy G' died at the age of 98. According to his daughter Gina Barge, he died in his sleep at his home in Chicago on Sunday.
Gene Barge popularly known as 'Daddy G', an American saxophone player and musician died at the age of 98. According to his daughter Gina Barge, he died in his sleep at his home in Chicago on Sunday. He was a famous saxophone player, songwriter, and producer who played on hits by Natalie Cole, recorded Muddy Waters, and performed with the Rolling Stones.
Barge's career began after World War II. He was in college jazz combos in the 1940s. He started out with Little Richard and James Brown. He also played with C.C. Ryder, "Quarter to Three" and "Quarter to Three" contributed to a number of songs in the '60s. He later recorded with artists such as Waters, Buddy Guy, and Willie Dixon, co-producing Cole's Grammy Award-winning solo 'Sophisticated Lady'.
In the 1970s and beyond, he gained recognition as an actor in thrillers and crime films, including Above the Law, The Package, and The Fugitive. Barge also served as a consultant for Martin Scorsese's documentary The Blues.
