Birth name | Curtis Montgomery |
Also known as | Curtis Ousley |
Born | February 7, 1934, Fort Worth, Texas |
Died | August 13, 1971, Manhattan, New York |
Genres | R&B, jazz |
Occupation(s) | Musician, bandleader, producer |
Instruments | Saxophone |
Years active | 1950–1971 |
Labels | Atco, Atlantic, Prestige, Capitol |
Associated acts | The Coasters, Delaney & Bonnie, Aretha Franklin |
About King Curtis
Saxophonist King Curtis was born in Fort Worth, Texas, United States on February 7, 1934. He dies at the age of 37, on April 13, 1971.
Virtuoso saxophonist who recorded in styles ranging from jazz to soul. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2000.
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King Curtis before becoming famous
King Curtis was born in the Zodiac sign Aquarius (The Water-Bearer), and 1934 is the year of the Chinese Zodiac Dog (狗).
He was a talented student with a love of R&B and jazz, so he declined scholarship offers to join the Drummer Lionel Hampton Band instead.
Achievement of King Curtis
Boots Randolph's version of"Yakety Yak", which became the hallmark piece of the Comedian Benny Hill Show, was inspired by his distinctive solo on"Yakety Yak".
King Curtis's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship
In Fort Worth, he was raised by an adoptive family. His sister had also been adopted.
King Curtis on Social Media
King Curtis Collabed with
He played the saxophone solo on"It's So Hard" on Rock Singer John Lennon's 1971 album Imagine.
King Curtis Income & Net worth
King Curtis's income mainly comes from the work that created his reputation: a saxophonist. Information about his net worth in 2024 is being updated as soon as possible by allfamous.org, you can contact to tell us Net Worth of the King Curtis.
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