© 2026
Prairie Public NewsRoom
Donate
Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations

Plas Johnson, the saxophone behind 'The Pink Panther,' dies at 94

NPR | By Zephyr Weinreich,
Jason Fuller, Janaya Williams
Published July 22, 2026 at 2:58 PM CDT

Plas Johnson, the saxophonist behind "The Pink Panther Theme," has died at 94. We remember the Hollywood session legend whose playing shaped decades of music.

Copyright 2026 NPR
Zephyr Weinreich
Jason Fuller
[Copyright 2024 NPR]
See stories by Jason Fuller
Janaya Williams
Public media depends on you.
Your support keeps Prairie Public strong and independent, serving communities across our region with programs that educate, involve, and inspire.
Donate