Boots Randolph, a versatile saxophonist best remembered for his 1963 recording of “Yakety Sax,” whose zany melody spiced the girl-chasing comedy sketches of TV star Benny Hill, has died. He was 80.

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Boots Randolph, whose spirited saxophone playing on “Yakety Sax” endeared him to fans for years on Benny Hill’s TV show, died Tuesday. He was 80. Mr. Randolph suffered a cerebral ...

The song is best known as the theme for The Benny Hill Show. After a tweet from actor Hugh Grant, a protester played "Yakety Sax" on a portable speaker while members of Parliament were interviewed.

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Boots Randolph, a saxophone player best known for the 1963 hit "Yakety Sax," died Tuesday. By Associated Press Boots Randolph, a saxophone player best known for the 1963 hit “Yakety Sax,” died Tuesday ...

Boots Randolph, a saxophone player best known for the 1963 hit "Yakety Sax," died today (July 3) in Nashville. He was 80. By Billboard Staff Boots Randolph, a saxophone player best known for the 1963 ...