Sidney George, a prodigious saxophonist from Thibodaux, Louisiana, began his musical journey at thirteen, performing with local bands and forming his own by fifteen. In 1956, he collaborated with notable artists like Jimmy Clanton and Johnny Rivers. The late 1950s saw him in New Orleans, working alongside Mac Rebennack, known as Dr. John, and engaging in extensive studio recordings. By the 1960s, George's career expanded to Hollywood, where he appeared in films and television shows, including Bobby Darin's "The Vendors," "The Lucy Show," and "The Monkees." As a sought-after studio saxophonist, he recorded with Stephen Stills, Dr. John, and Humble Pie, and toured Europe with them. His collaborations span a diverse range of artists, including Elvis Presley, Sly Stone, Janis Joplin, Stevie Wonder, Eric Clapton, George Clinton, Duane Allman, and Lou Rawls. In 1975, George released an album of original songs before returning to Louisiana. Since relocating to Tucson in 1986, he has been an integral part of the local music scene, performing with groups like Johnny Greenwood, George Howard, The Rowdies, The Cobras, Kings of Pleasure, and Mitzi and the Valiants. ([tucsonmusiciansmuseum.org](https://tucsonmusiciansmuseum.org/2019/11/29/sid-sidney-george/?utm_source=openai))