Researching Don Myrick
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 | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 14 people with the Myrick surname? In that year Myrick was ranked number 3565 for popularity in the UK. |
The name Don means "form of DONALD - proud chief" and is of Celtic origin.
Records of Don Myrick on Ancestry
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for Don Myrick and the Myrick Family History
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| Did you know that there are currently 9 people with the Myrick surname in the UK? Myrick is now ranked number 4033 for popularity in the UK. |
Myrick Family History Databases
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Some Famous People called Don Myrick
Don Myrick
Donald Myrick (Chicago, Illinois, April 6, 1940 – July 30, 1993) was an American saxophonist. He was a member of the Phenix Horns, best known for his work with Earth, Wind & Fire and Phil Collins.
He played alto, tenor and soprano sax as 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)
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. 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.
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