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Danny Ray Thompson has left the planet
Danny Ray Thompson, long time Sun Ra Arkestra member, left the planet on Thursday night March 12, 2020.
He was on 72 Arkestra recordings and performed on baritone sax, alto sax, flute, Neptunian libflecto
(bassoon with French horn or saxophone mouthpiece), percussion, and vocals within the band.
He performed many years in the Sun Ra Arkestra, first joining it in 1967.
He left the band in 1995, and rejoined in 2002. He also served as Band Manager 1981-1989.
http://www.sunraarkestra.com/1-main.html
https://pitchfork.com/news/sun-ra-arkestras-danny-ray-thompson-dead-at-72/
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