Red Holloway

Saxophonist

Birthday May 31, 1927

Birth Sign Gemini

Birthplace Arkansas

DEATH DATE Feb 25, 2010 (82)

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About

Tenor jazz saxophonist who recorded prolifically with an array of celebrated musicians, including Chuck Berry.

Before Fame

He started playing tenor saxophone when he was twelve years old and went on to attend the Chicago Conservatory of Music.

Trivia

He was very active in the Chicago jazz scene in the 1950s with artists like Lester Young and Muddy Waters.

Family Life

He was married more than once and raised a few children.

Associated With

Holloway worked with Etta James extensively over the course of his life.