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He played [[alto sax|alto]], [[tenor sax|tenor]] and [[soprano sax]] and was a member of [[Earth, Wind & Fire]]'s original horn section, [[Phenix Horns|The Phenix Horns Esq.]] from 1975 through 1982. Previously, Myrick had been a member of the musical group The Pharaohs. Myrick is also credited as a founding member of the [[Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians]] (AACM)<ref>{{cite AV media notes |title=Hey Donald|others=Roscoe Mitchell |year= 1994|first= Mike|last=Ervin}}</ref>
He played [[alto sax|alto]], [[tenor sax|tenor]] and [[soprano sax]] and was a member of [[Earth, Wind & Fire]]'s original horn section, [[Phenix Horns|The Phenix Horns Esq.]] from 1975 through 1982. Previously, Myrick had been a member of the musical group The Pharaohs. Myrick is also credited as a founding member of the [[Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians]] (AACM)<ref>{{cite AV media notes |title=Hey Donald|others=Roscoe Mitchell |year= 1994|first= Mike|last=Ervin}}</ref>


Some of his most famous saxophone solos include [[Phil Collins]]': "All of My Life", "[[If Leaving Me Is Easy]]" and "[[One More Night (Phil Collins song)|One More Night]]", the latter even featuring Myrick performing the sax solo in the official music video, filmed in a London pub. Another was the live recording of "Reasons" featured on the Earth Wind & Fire ''[[Gratitude (Earth, Wind & Fire album)|Gratitude]]'' album, and "[[After the Love Has Gone]]" from the album ''[[I Am (Earth, Wind & Fire album)|I Am]]''. He performed with many prominent musicians including [[Grover Washington, Jr.]] and [[Carlos Santana]].<ref name=Jet23>[http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1355/is_n17_v84/ai_14301676 "Saxophonist Donald Myrick fatally shot in drug probe"], ''[[Jet (magazine)|Jet]]'', 23 August 1993.</ref> Myrick appeared on albums by artists including [[Bobby Bland|Bobby “Blue” Bland]], [[The Dells]], [[Regina Belle]], the [[Mighty Clouds of Joy]], and [[Heaven 17]].
Some of his most famous saxophone solos include [[Phil Collins]]': "All of My Life", "[[If Leaving Me Is Easy]]" and "[[One More Night (Phil Collins song)|One More Night]]", the latter even featuring Myrick performing the sax solo in the official music video, filmed in a London pub. Another was the live recording of "Reasons" featured on the Earth Wind & Fire ''[[Gratitude (Earth, Wind & Fire album)|Gratitude]]'' album, and "[[After the Love Has Gone]]" from the album ''[[I Am (Earth, Wind & Fire album)|I Am]]''. He performed with many prominent musicians including [[Grover Washington, Jr.]] and [[Carlos Santana]].<ref name=Jet23>[http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1355/is_n17_v84/ai_14301676 "Saxophonist Donald Myrick fatally shot in drug probe"], ''[[Jet (magazine)|Jet]]'', 23 August 1993.</ref> Myrick appeared on albums by artists including [[Bobby Bland|Bobby "Blue" Bland]], [[The Dells]], [[Regina Belle]], the [[Mighty Clouds of Joy]], and [[Heaven 17]].


Earth, Wind & Fire's single "Runnin'" earned him the 1977/78 [[Grammy Award]] for Best R&B Instrumental.<ref name=Jet23 />
Earth, Wind & Fire's single "Runnin'" earned him the 1977/78 [[Grammy Award]] for Best R&B Instrumental.<ref name=Jet23 />
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==Death==
==Death==
{{More citations needed|date=August 2018}}
{{More citations needed|date=August 2018}}
Myrick was killed in [[Los Angeles, California]] by a [[Santa Monica, California|Santa Monica]] policeman during a narcotics investigation.<ref>Chazanov, Mathis. [http://musicandculture.blogspot.com/2006/06/saxophonist-donald-myricks-1993-obit.html Obituary]. ''[[The Los Angeles Times]]'', 15 August 1993.</ref> While attempting to serve a [[search warrant]], Police Officer Gary Barbaro mistook a [[butane lighter]] in Myrick's hand for a weapon. He fired a single bullet that hit Myrick in the chest. Myrick died in the hospital shortly afterward, aged 53 years.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.latimes.com/1993-08-15/news/we-24271_1_donald-myrick|title=Questions Cloud Life, Death of Saxophonist : Music: Those who loved Donald Myrick are still in shock over his fatal shooting by police in an apartment where drugs allegedly were found.|first=MATHIS|last=CHAZANOV|date=15 August 1993|access-date=10 May 2018|via=LA Times}}</ref>
Myrick was killed in [[Los Angeles, California]] by a [[Santa Monica, California|Santa Monica]] policeman during a narcotics investigation.<ref>Chazanov, Mathis. [http://musicandculture.blogspot.com/2006/06/saxophonist-donald-myricks-1993-obit.html Obituary]. ''[[Los Angeles Times]]'', 15 August 1993.</ref> While attempting to serve a [[search warrant]], Police Officer Gary Barbaro mistook a [[butane lighter]] in Myrick's hand for a weapon. He fired a single bullet that hit Myrick in the chest. Myrick died in the hospital shortly afterward, aged 53 years.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.latimes.com/1993-08-15/news/we-24271_1_donald-myrick|title=Questions Cloud Life, Death of Saxophonist : Music: Those who loved Donald Myrick are still in shock over his fatal shooting by police in an apartment where drugs allegedly were found.|first=MATHIS|last=CHAZANOV|date=15 August 1993|access-date=10 May 2018|via=Los Angeles Times}}</ref>


Following a funeral service at a Baptist church, his body was buried at [[Inglewood Park Cemetery]] in Los Angeles County.
Following a funeral service at a Baptist church, his body was buried at [[Inglewood Park Cemetery]] in Los Angeles County.


Myrick was survived by his mother, Antoinette Myrick-Carr (now deceased), wife Barbara (now deceased), and three daughters; Shani, Lauren, Shirika Myrick, and a cousin, Elliot Myrick. In 1995, their [[wrongful death]] lawsuit against the city was settled for $400,000.<ref>Associated Press. "Lawsuit settled in Donald Myrick’s death", 4 August 1995.</ref>
Myrick was survived by his mother, Antoinette Myrick-Carr (now deceased), wife Barbara (now deceased), and three daughters; Shani, Lauren, Shirika Myrick, and a cousin, Elliot Myrick. In 1995, their [[wrongful death]] lawsuit against the city was settled for $400,000.<ref>Associated Press. "Lawsuit settled in Donald Myrick's death", 4 August 1995.</ref>


The song "For a Friend" by [[Phil Collins]], released on the CD single "We Wait and We Wonder" in 1993, was a tribute to his friend, who actively participated in Collins's songs and shows for many years.
The song "For a Friend" by [[Phil Collins]], released on the CD single "We Wait and We Wonder" in 1993, was a tribute to his friend, who actively participated in Collins's songs and shows for many years.

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Don Myrick
Don Myrick in Pasadena, 1982
Don Myrick in Pasadena, 1982
Background information
Birth nameDonald Myrick
Born(1940-04-06)April 6, 1940
Chicago, Illinois, U.S
DiedJuly 30, 1993(1993-07-30) (aged 53)
Los Angeles, California, U.S
GenresBlues, soul, jazz, pop, rock, R&B, funk
Occupation(s)Musician
Instrument(s)Saxophone, vocals
Years active1960s–1990s

Donald Myrick[1] (Chicago, Illinois, April 6, 1940 – July 30, 1993)[2] was a saxophonist.[3]

He played alto, tenor and soprano sax and was a member of Earth, Wind & Fire's original horn section, The Phenix Horns Esq. from 1975 through 1982. Previously, Myrick had been a member of the musical group The Pharaohs. Myrick is also credited as a founding member of the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians (AACM)[4]

Some of his most famous saxophone solos include Phil Collins': "All of My Life", "If Leaving Me Is Easy" and "One More Night", the latter even featuring Myrick performing the sax solo in the official music video, filmed in a London pub. Another was the live recording of "Reasons" featured on the Earth Wind & Fire Gratitude album, and "After the Love Has Gone" from the album I Am. He performed with many prominent musicians including Grover Washington, Jr. and Carlos Santana.[5] Myrick appeared on albums by artists including Bobby "Blue" Bland, The Dells, Regina Belle, the Mighty Clouds of Joy, and Heaven 17.

Earth, Wind & Fire's single "Runnin'" earned him the 1977/78 Grammy Award for Best R&B Instrumental.[5]

Early life

Myrick attended Crane Junior College in Chicago, Illinois, where he was part of a band called The Jazzmen with Louis Satterfield, who later joined him with the Phenix Horns performing with Earth, Wind & Fire. Myrick and Satterfield played with The Pharaohs with musicians from Chess Records who included drummer Maurice White, who became Earth, Wind & Fire's founder.

Death

Myrick was killed in Los Angeles, California by a Santa Monica policeman during a narcotics investigation.[6] While attempting to serve a search warrant, Police Officer Gary Barbaro mistook a butane lighter in Myrick's hand for a weapon. He fired a single bullet that hit Myrick in the chest. Myrick died in the hospital shortly afterward, aged 53 years.[7]

Following a funeral service at a Baptist church, his body was buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery in Los Angeles County.

Myrick was survived by his mother, Antoinette Myrick-Carr (now deceased), wife Barbara (now deceased), and three daughters; Shani, Lauren, Shirika Myrick, and a cousin, Elliot Myrick. In 1995, their wrongful death lawsuit against the city was settled for $400,000.[8]

The song "For a Friend" by Phil Collins, released on the CD single "We Wait and We Wonder" in 1993, was a tribute to his friend, who actively participated in Collins's songs and shows for many years.

As a tribute, Gary Bias performs the saxophone solos that originated with Myrick at Earth, Wind & Fire's live shows.

Discography

With Howlin' Wolf
With Philip Cohran & The Artistic Heritage Ensemble
  • The Malcolm X Memorial (A Tribute In Music) (1970)
With Donny Hathaway
With Odell Brown
  • Free Delivery (1970)
With The Intentions
  • Dig It / Blowing With The Wind - Single (1971)
With Jack McDuff
With Terry Callier
  • What Colour is Love (1972)
  • I Just Can't Help Myself (1973)
With Charles Bevel
  • Meet "Mississippi Charles" Bevel (1973)
With Penny Goodwin
  • Portrait of a Gemini (1974)
With Ramsey Lewis
With Earth, Wind & Fire
With Sky
With Phil Collins
With Frida
  • Something's Going On (1982) - Album produced by Phil Collins, with Daryl Stuermer, Mo Foster, The Phenix Horns, etc.
With Philip Bailey
  • The Wonders of His Love - (1984) - Sax on I Will No Wise Cast You Out.
  • Chinese Wall (1984) - With Phil Collins, Nathan East, The Phenix Horns, etc.
  • Chinese Wall / Inside Out (1988) - Double Compilation Album.
With Heaven 17
With Shuybah
  • Shuybah (1984)
With France Gall
  • Le Tour de France (1988)
Various Artists
  • Knebworth (1990) - Plays with Phil Collins Band on Sussudio.
  • Live At Knebworth - Parts One, Two & Three (1990) - Plays with Phil Collins & The Serious Band on In The Air Tonight & Sussudio as well as with Genesis & The Serious Band together on Turn it on again Medley.

Notes

  1. ^ "Don Myrick". IMDb. Retrieved 2018-11-09.
  2. ^ CHAZANOV, MATHIS (1993-08-15). "Questions Cloud Life, Death of Saxophonist : Music: Those who loved Donald Myrick are still in shock over his fatal shooting by police in an apartment where drugs allegedly were found". Los Angeles Times. ISSN 0458-3035. Retrieved 2018-11-09.
  3. ^ "Don Myrick | Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 2018-11-09.
  4. ^ Ervin, Mike (1994). Hey Donald (Media notes). Roscoe Mitchell.
  5. ^ a b "Saxophonist Donald Myrick fatally shot in drug probe", Jet, 23 August 1993.
  6. ^ Chazanov, Mathis. Obituary. Los Angeles Times, 15 August 1993.
  7. ^ CHAZANOV, MATHIS (15 August 1993). "Questions Cloud Life, Death of Saxophonist : Music: Those who loved Donald Myrick are still in shock over his fatal shooting by police in an apartment where drugs allegedly were found". Retrieved 10 May 2018 – via Los Angeles Times.
  8. ^ Associated Press. "Lawsuit settled in Donald Myrick's death", 4 August 1995.

External links

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