Jazz saxophonist David "Fathead" Newman died on Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at the age of 75 at a hospital in Kingston, New York.
Jazz saxophonist David "Fathead" Newman died on Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at the age of 75 at a hospital in Kingston, New York. According to his wife and manager, Karen Newman, Mr. Newman died after a long struggle with pancreatic cancer. David "Fathead" Newman was a key member of Ray Charles' band for a dozen years and later became a high-profile session player. Millions of people heard the soulful sounds of David Newman's saxophone on many of Ray Charles' classic hits, including "I Got a Woman," "What'd I Say" and "Lonely Avenue." David "Fathead" Newman's music career spanned over a period of 50 years. He released his 32nd and last album, Diamondhead, in 2008.