Elton Dean

Saxophonist

Birthday October 28, 1945

Birth Sign Scorpio

Birthplace England

DEATH DATE Feb 8, 2006 (60)

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About

English saxophonist and keyboard player who was part of the Keith Tippett Sextet from 1968 to 1970 and Soft Machine from 1969 to 1972.

Before Fame

He started out performing with the band Bluesology and worked with them from 1966 to 1967.

Trivia

He was part of two live albums: Alive & Well: Recorded in Paris, released in 1978 and Live at the Proms 1970, released in 1988.

Family Life

He grew up with family in Nottingham.

Associated With

He was part of the band, Soft Machine Legacy, with John Etheridge.