About Boots Randolph
Homer Louis "Boots" Randolph III was an American musician. His 1963 saxophone hit "Yakety Sax" became the signature tune of The Benny Hill Show. Randolph was a prolific session musician and member of the Nashville A-Team, performing on numerous recordings by artists including Chet Atkins, Elvis Presley, Roy Orbison, Brenda Lee, and Al Hirt. He performed alongside artists in pop, rock, jazz, and country music. He said a brother gave him the nickname "Boots" to avoid confusion since his father and he had the same first name, though the reason for the nickname choice is unknown. While Randolph's initial recordings for the label weren't commercial successes, they recognized his potential as a session musician, and Randolph became part of the Nashville A-Team.
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