Alto Reed, born Thomas Neal Cartmell, was an American saxophonist best known for his long-time association with Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band. He was born on May 16, 1948, and graduated from Lake Shore High School in St. Clair Shores, Michigan in 1966. Reed's saxophone skills and contributions greatly influenced the sound and success of Seger's music. He remained an iconic figure in rock music until his passing on December 30, 2020. His legacy continues to resonate with fans and musicians alike.
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Time Zone - America/Detroit (4:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Alto
high, deep, elevated (musical term)
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Generation Group
Alto Reed belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Detroit
Educated At: Lake Shore High School
Occupation: saxophonist
Children: Victoria Reed
Employers: Bob Seger | Silver Bullet Band
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Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.Ephemeris for May 16, 1948
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 16, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for May 16, 2026 |
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| Sun | 25 Taurus 40 | 25 Taurus 48 | 10 Leo 14 |
| Moon | 4 Virgo 6 | 23 Taurus 24 | 5 Cancer 8 |
| Mercury | 14 Gemini 0 | 28 Taurus 20 | 0 Leo 11 |
| Venus | 5 Cancer 59 | 27 Gemini 9 | 29 Gemini 46 |
| Mars | 29 Leo 7 | 28 Aries 17 | 9 Libra 46 |
| Jupiter | 27 Sagittarius 20 | 21 Cancer 20 | 19 Sagittarius 15 |
| Saturn | 16 Leo 59 | 10 Aries 42 | 24 Leo 29 |
| Uranus | 24 Gemini 29 | 1 Gemini 11 | 28 Gemini 54 |
| Neptune | 10 Libra 32 | 3 Aries 42 | 10 Libra 41 |
| Pluto | 12 Leo 39 | 5 Aquarius 29 | 14 Leo 25 |
| Rahu | 13 Taurus 35 | 4 Pisces 59 | 9 Taurus 27 |
| Ketu | 13 Scorpio 35 | 4 Virgo 59 | 9 Scorpio 27 |
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