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King Curtis auf einem Werbefoto für die Single Whole Lotta Love (1971). King Curtis (eigentlich: Curtis Ousley; * 7.Februar 1934 in Fort Worth, Texas; † 13. August 1971 in New York City) war ein US-amerikanischer Tenorsaxophonist des Rock ’n’ Roll und Rhythm and Blues der 1950er und 1960er Jahre.
Curtis Ousley (born Curtis Montgomery; February 7, 1934 – August 13, 1971), 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.
12. Juli 2023 · King Curtis, a famed saxophonist, bandleader, composer, and producer, was one of the most influential musicians of his generation. He may also have been one of the most prolific, having amassed a stunning portfolio with over two hundred artists in eighteen years. Born Curtis Montgomery in Fort Worth, Texas, he was quickly given up for adoption.
Biography. Born. 7 February 1934. Born In. Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, United States. Died. 13 August 1971 (aged 37) Curtis Ousley (February 7, 1934 – August 13, 1971), who performed under the stage name King Curtis, was an American saxophone virtuoso known for rhythm and blues, rock and roll, soul, blues, funk and soul jazz.
Geboren am:07.02.1934. SternzeichenWassermann 21.01 - 19.02. Geburtsort:Fort Worth. Verstorben am:13.08.1971. Todesort:New York, ermordet. Der amerikanische Rockmusiker. Saxofonist, Gitarrist und Sänger. Er war zunächst Begleitmusiker zahlreicher Popgruppen und -Interpreten, später gründete er eine eigene Soulmusikband.
28. Feb. 2007 · King Curtis. 28.02.2007. Das famose Saxofonsolo auf der Hitsingle „Yakety Yak” von den Coasters machte den Texaner King Curtis 1957 schlagartig in der Musikwelt bekannt. Wenige Jahre später ...
Early life. The son of Ethel Montgomery, he was born Curtis Montgomery in Fort Worth, Texas, and was adopted, with his sister Josephine Allen, by Josie and William Ousley. [1] . Curtis Ousley attended I.M. Terrell High School, and studied and performed music with schoolmate Ornette Coleman. [3] Career.
