Overview

• Mars Williams, renowned saxophonist for The Psychedelic Furs and The Waitresses, has died at age 68 from ampullary cancer.
• Williams was diagnosed with the rare form of cancer, which affects the digestive system, in December 2022.
• Despite his diagnosis, Williams continued to perform with The Psychedelic Furs on their recent co-headlining tour with Squeeze.
• Williams was a key figure in the Chicago music scene and also performed with several other notable artists, including Billy Idol, the Power Station, Billy Squier, Ministry, and Jerry Garcia.
• A benefit show, Music for Mars: Liquid Soul Benefiting Mars Williams, is scheduled for Nov. 25 at the Metro in Chicago to celebrate his life.