Alto Reed (born Thomas Neal Cartmell, May 16, 1948 – December 30, 2020)[1] was an American saxophonist best known as a long-time member of Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band[2][3] He was a 1966 graduate of Lake Shore High School in St. Clair Shores, Michigan[4] His most recognizable performances include the saxophone introduction to "Turn the Page"[5] and the saxophone solo in "Old Time Rock and Roll".

Reed also recorded the soundtracks for two of Jeff Daniels' films, and performed with many bands and musicians, such as Foghat, Grand Funk Railroad, Little Feat, Otis Rush, Enchantment, Jamie Oldaker, George Terry, Dave Mason, Spencer Davis, Tico Torres, Dan Aykroyd, James Belushi, The Ventures, George Thorogood, Robin Gibb and in Romania with the band Holograf.

The Reed & Dickinson Band (Alto Reed & Steve Dickinson, singer songwriter) has released an album Tonight We Ride, with musicians Jimmy McCarty and Johnny Badanjek, Jimmy Bones, Stephanie Eulinberg, lead guitarist Bobby East, Roger Noonan, Bernie Palo and Jeff Fawlkes.

[8] Reed played at Canadian blues festivals including Windsor and London, Ontario, with his Motor City AllStars, composed of musicians Bernie Palo, Steve Byrnes and vocalist Kathleen Murray and the rhythm section from the 'Groove Council'.

[9] Reed toured with Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band for 42 years starting with Back In 72, Seger 7, Beautiful Loser, which finally led up to the multiplatinum, breakthrough album, Live Bullet, Night Moves, Stranger In Town, Against The Wind, Nine Tonight, Like a Rock, The Distance, The Fire Inside, A Very Special Xmas and several more including most recently, Ride Out.