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Curtis Ousley (born Curtis Montgomery; February 7, 1934 – August 13, 1971), [1] known professionally as King Curtis, was an American saxophonist who played rhythm and blues, jazz, and rock and roll. A bandleader, band member, and session musician, he was also a musical director and record producer.
Jul 12, 2023 · Learn about the life and legacy of King Curtis, a saxophonist, bandleader, composer, and producer who played with many legendary artists and recorded over two hundred songs. Find out how he was killed in a tragic incident in 1971 and how he was posthumously honored by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
KING CURTIS. < Class of 2000. All Inductees > YEAR. 2000. INDUCTED BY. Mike Stoller. CATEGORY. Musical Excellence. King Curtis played a honking tenor sax with a rock and roll sting. If you wanted an R&B sax, King Curtis was your man. He worked with everyone—Aretha Franklin, John Lennon, Clyde McPhatter, Bobby Darin and more. King Curtis.
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King Curtis was a legendary R&B saxophonist who played on many hits by other artists and recorded soul albums as a leader. Learn more about his life, style, albums and songs on AllMusic.
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The Best Of King Curtis. Album • King Curtis • 1996. 16 songs • 43 minutes. Play. Save to library. 1. Night Train. 33K plays. 2:36.
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