Legendary saxophonist Sonny Rollins has passed away. He was known for being one of the pioneering names in the Jazz genre and was known for creating some of the biggest hits in his prime. He was 95 at the time of his passing.
Sonny Rollins passes away
The Associated Press reported that Rollins passed away peacefully in his home in Woodstock, New York. The famed musician had been dealing with a lot of issues regarding his health. As per the report, he had been ‘homebound’ for the past few years, and mostly stayed home because of his health.Rollins was known as one of the last living legends of the bebop era of Jazz and was credited for working and creating on songs such as ‘Airegin’, ‘Doxy’, and ‘Oleo,’ to name a few.
More about Sonny Rollins
Rollins was known for continuously experimenting with his sounds and opting for eclectic genres and mixing them with jazz. In 1957, he released the album ‘Way Out West,’ which was a big hit for his own personal take on cowboy and country music.On the other hand, even rock music fans got a taste of his talent when he worked with The Rolling Stones on their 1981 album ‘Tattoo You.’ He had a saxophone solo featured on their song ‘Waiting on a Friend’ from the album.Over the years, on multiple occasions, Rollins would cite that he was never quite satisfied with what he had done in life and wanted to learn more about music. In an old interview with Associated Press in 2007, the famed musician had stated “I don’t consider myself a musician that has learned as much as I want to learn.” Rollins started his journey at a young age and was active well into his adulthood before he retired.He stopped playing music around the late 2000s after he was diagnosed with Pulmonary fibrosis. In 2012, he held his last official concert, and completely retired from the music scene in 2014.Rollins’ passing was met with massive shock as he was one of the greatest musical pioneers of his time. He leaves behind his legacy in all of the music that he worked on throughout the duration of his career.
