King Curtis

About King Curtis

Birth Day: February 7, 1934
Birth Place: Fort Worth, TX
Died On: Apr 13, 1971 (age 37)
Birth Sign: Aquarius

King Curtis Net Worth

King Curtis was born on February 7, 1934 in Fort Worth, TX. Saxophone virtuoso who recorded in numerous styles, from jazz to soul. He was a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee in 2000.
King Curtis is a member of Saxophonist

💰King Curtis Net worth: $1 Million

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About

Saxophone virtuoso who recorded in numerous styles, from jazz to soul. He was a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee in 2000.

Before Fame

He was a talented student with interests in R&B and jazz, leading him to turn down scholarship offers and instead join the Lionel Hampton Band.

Trivia

His distinctive solo on "Yakety Yak" inspired Boots Randolph's own take on it, "Yakety Sax," which became the signature piece of the Benny Hill Show.

Family Life

He was raised in Fort Worth by an adoptive family. His sister was also adopted.

Associated With

He performed the saxophone solo on John Lennon's track "It's So Hard" off the 1971 album Imagine.