Rob Lowe Reflects on Iconic 'St. Elmo's Fire' Sax Solo

Actor Rob Lowe reminisces about his memorable saxophone scene in the 1985 film 'St. Elmo's Fire'. Portraying Billy Hicks, Lowe describes the moment as quintessentially 1980s. He recalls the impact of the film and the surreal experience of seeing fans dress as his character. The film remains a Brat Pack classic.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 28-06-2025 23:19 IST | Created: 28-06-2025 23:19 IST
Rob Lowe Reflects on Iconic 'St. Elmo's Fire' Sax Solo
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Actor Rob Lowe has shared his fond memories of filming the 1985 classic 'St. Elmo's Fire', highlighting his saxophone solo scene as a standout moment. Speaking to People, Lowe described the experience of performing with a sax on stage as a defining 1980s movie moment.

He lauded the movie's writers for crafting such an unforgettable scene. Directed by Joel Schumacher, 'St. Elmo's Fire' is a seminal film in the Brat Pack genre, starring a young ensemble cast, including Emilio Estevez and Demi Moore, and exploring themes around post-college life.

Reflecting on the '80s fame that followed the film, Lowe recalled how surreal it was to see fans donning his character's iconic outfit for Halloween. He witnessed someone dressed as his character, complete with a saxophone, and expressed disbelief over the wild aspects of his early career.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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