Delmar Loop in University City in St. Louis County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

David Sanborn

Born July 30, 1945

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 7, 2018

1. David Sanborn Marker

Inscription. Saxophonist David Sanborn grew up in Kirkwood and began playing in St. Louis area clubs as a teen. He backed legends like Albert King, Little Milton and Gil Evans, then joined the Paul Butterfield Blues Band in 1967, later playing with them at Woodstock. For decades he worked with music's biggest names, from Miles Davis and James Brown to the Eagles and the Rolling Stones. 1975's "Taking Off" launched a solo career that, in the 1980s produced five Grammys in Jazz, R&B and Pop; Sanborn added a sixth Grammy for 1999's "Inside." Whether on his own works like "Voyeur," collaborations such as "Double Vision," or hundreds of recordings with other artists, David Sanborn left an indelible mark on the music of his time.

Erected 2004 by St. Louis Walk of Fame.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Environment. In addition, it is included in the Grammy Award Winners, and the Missouri, St. Louis Walk of Fame series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1967.

Location. 38° 39.337′ N, 90° 18.136′ W. Marker is in University City, Missouri, in St. Louis County. It is in Delmar Loop. It is on Delmar Boulevard west of Limit Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6308 Delmar Blvd, Saint Louis MO 63130, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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Regionally, this marker is in Greater St. Louis.

It is also in the American Midwest,

in the Lewis & Clark Corridor,

in the Corn Belt,

and in the Great River Road Region.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

the Louisiana Purchase,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Visit The Loop! (here, next to this marker); John Danforth (here, next to this marker); Mary Wickes (here, next to this marker); Kate Chopin (a few steps from this marker); Robert McFerrin, Sr. (a few steps from this marker); From Humble Beginnings, a World Class Street Is Born! (a few steps from this marker); William "Bill" Clay (a few steps from this marker); Cool Papa Bell (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in University City.

Also see . . .
1. David Sandborn. St. Louis Walk of Fame Profile. Note that the spelling of his name includes a 'd' in this profile. (Submitted on June 30, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.)

2. David Sanborn on Wikipedia. Sanborn (1945-2024) has recorded more than 20 albums as leader and has appeared on several albums. (Submitted on May 13, 2024, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)

Credits. This page was last revised on December 30, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 12, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 457 times since then and 10 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on October 12, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.