David "Fathead" Newman b. February 24, 1933 in Corsicana, Texas, is an American saxophonist. His professional career began in 1954 as an original member of Ray Charles' Band. Newman has had a prolific recording and performing career. Newman got his nickname in high school music class. Mr. Miller, his then music teacher, saw his music upside down on the stand, and knowing that Newman couldn't read music very well at the time, … Wikipedia
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