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American saxophone player Mars Williams passes away at 68

According to his website, Williams has performed live or on record with Billy Idol (on the "Rebel Yell" tour), the Killers, Power Station, Wayne Kramer, Ministry, Bill Laswell, Charlie Hunter, Dirty Projectors, Billy Squier, DJ Logic, John Scoffield, Kurt Elling, Jerry Garcia, and the Untouchables

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Mars Williams, an American saxophone player known for his work as a member of the Waitresses and later the Psychedelic Furs, passed away at age 68, reported Variety. Williams died on Monday.

Williams` sax was a key element of the Waitresses during the group`s short but impactful two-album tenure in 1980-83, heard on the signature songs "Christmas Wrapping," "Square Pegs" and "I Know What Boys Like" as well as saxophone-heavy deep cuts like the title track of their "Bruiseology" LP.

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