He was a member of proto-punk band the Dictators and rock act the Del-Lords.
Rock Music
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He was known for his socially aware and politically charged lyrics.
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He also played sax for the Waitresses, including on their holiday hit, “Christmas Wrapping.”
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He also worked with artists such as Pink Floyd, David Bowie, and Tina Turner.
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He had another hit in 1984 with “Girls.”
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His first musical success came when Elvis Presley covered his song, “Without Him.”
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He played with Miles Davis, Frank Sinatra, Paul Simon, and many more.
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“All Star” is one of the band’s biggest hits of its era.
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He had another hit with “Love Is Alive.”
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He played on “Brothers in Arms,” one of the biggest rock albums of all time.