Boots Randolph passes away

Country Music during the sixties was defined by it's signature Nashville Sound. You just didn't hear the preverbial steel guitar cry or the fiddle, but whole string and brass sections were being used to create this unique sound. Boots Randolph, born in Paducah, Ky, was a main session player during this era, and played on artist's records such as Eddy Arnold, Brenda Lee, and Elvis Presley. Sadly, Boots passed away this afternoon at 80 years old due to complications of a subdural hematoma he suffered last week. Boots is best known for his energetic instrumental hit "Yakety Sax", back in 1963. But Boots had about 13 songs to hit the charts throughout the 60's and 70's. He was the driving saxophone behind the Brenda Lee hit "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree". If the name Boots Randolph is still not ringing any bells. "Yakety Sax" was also the theme song for the popular British TV show, The Benny Hill Show. A memorial service will be held by the Local Musicians Local Chapter at later date.