Who played the saxophone solo on Bob Seger’s 1972 song ‘Turn the Page’?

Alto Reed, Bob Seger’s long-time saxophonist, played the memorable opening solo on the best-known version of ‘Turn the Page’. The part helped give the song its distinctive atmosphere and became one of Reed’s most recognised contributions.

‘Turn the Page’ first appeared in 1972 and did not chart on its original release, but frequent radio airplay helped it become a classic. The version most associated with Reed is a live performance on the 1973 album *Live Bullet*; Reed, born Thomas Cartmell, worked with Seger for nearly 50 years. Seger’s manager suggested he picture a misty, lamplit New York street at 3am, which inspired Reed’s response.