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Session Guitar Legend Wayne Perkins Dies at 74

3/20/2026

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Wayne Perkins, a session guitarist, died March 19 in Birmingham, Alabama at age 74, confirmed by his brother Dale Perkins on Facebook.
Perkins worked with Joni Mitchell and Bob Marley.
Perkins nearly joined the Rolling Stones after contributing to their 1976 album Black and Blue.
Perkins turned down an offer to join Lynyrd Skynyrd.
Perkins faced health challenges, including multiple brain tumors and a stroke on March 1.

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Wayne Perkins, a session guitarist, died March 19 in Birmingham, Alabama at age 74, confirmed by his brother Dale Perkins on Facebook.
Perkins worked with Joni Mitchell and Bob Marley.
Perkins nearly joined the Rolling Stones after contributing to their 1976 album Black and Blue.
Perkins turned down an offer to join Lynyrd Skynyrd.
Perkins faced health challenges, including multiple brain tumors and a stroke on March 1.