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'''Big Jay McNeely''' (born Cecil James McNeely, 29 April 1927) was a saxophone player inspired by [[Johnny Otis]] in the late 1940's he went on to have a couple of hits, remaining popular throughout the 1950s. In the 1960s, as guitarists replaced saxophones players in the public's eye, he quit the music business but returned to performing in 1983.
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He is included in the [[:Category:Freak Out! (The List)|list of names]] on the cover of [[Freak Out!]]
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[http://www.myspace.com/bigjaymcneely Big Jay McNeely MySpace page]
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Revision as of 12:58, 18 May 2008

Big Jay McNeely (born Cecil James McNeely, 29 April 1927) was a saxophone player inspired by Johnny Otis in the late 1940's he went on to have a couple of hits, remaining popular throughout the 1950s. In the 1960s, as guitarists replaced saxophones players in the public's eye, he quit the music business but returned to performing in 1983.

He is included in the list of names on the cover of Freak Out!


Big Jay McNeely MySpace page