Biography
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Born
16 May 1948
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Born In
Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States
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Died
30 December 2020 (aged 72)
Alto Reed (born Thomas Neal Cartmell, May 16, 1948 – December 30, 2020) was an American saxophonist best known as a long-time member of Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band. His most recognizable performances include the saxophone introduction to "Turn the Page" and the saxophone solo in "Old Time Rock & Roll".
Reed also recorded the soundtracks for two of Jeff Daniels' films, and performed with many bands and musicians, such as Foghat, Grand Funk Railroad, Little Feat, Otis Rush, Enchantment, Jamie Oldaker, George Terry, Dave Mason, Spencer Davis, Tico Torres, Dan Aykroyd, James Belushi, The Blues Brothers, The Ventures, George Thorogood, Robin Gibb and in Romania with the band Holograf.
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