Saxophonist Johnny Roadhouse has died in his sleep at the age of 88. The influential musician was also behind Johnny Roadhouse Music, of course, the famous music superstore on Manchester's Oxford Road which has counted the likes of Oasis and Joy Division as its customers. A statement on the shop's website said: "He will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by all his family, friends and staff".
Meanwhile, former Smiths drummer Mike Joyce has paid tribute to Roadhouse, saying: "Every single band in Manchester has gone through Johnny Roadhouse Music at some stage - it's impossible not to. Music shops come and go, but Johnny Roadhouse stays. It's synonymous with Manchester music".
Roadhouse's name may by now be more associated with his shop than with his musical career, but as a performer he appeared with the likes of Elton John and Bob Hope.