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- Birth Name: Curtis Ousley
- Born: February 7, 1934
- Died: August 13, 1971 (murdered)
- Origin: Fort Worth, Texas
- Genre: Rhythm and Blues
- Instrument: Tenor Saxophone
- Years Active: 1950s - 1971
- Record Labels: Capitol Records, Atlantic Records
- 2000: Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
- Associated Acts: Aretha Franklin, The Coasters
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King Curtis was a rhythm and blues tenor saxophone player remembered for his extensive session work. He was also the leader of Aretha Franklin's backup band, The Kingpins.Allmusic: King Curtis Biography
Tragically, when Curtis was at the height of his career, he was murdered in 1971.
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Career
As a session musician in New York, Curtis gained prominence within the music world during the 1950s.Allmusic: King Curtis Biography-
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King Curtis Questions
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Now playing "Woke Up This Morinng" by "King Curtis"
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Eddie Hinton covers by Greg Dulli and Drive By Truckers and some live King Curtis on the turntable tonight. Soul night is in effect.
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BACON IS GOOD FOR ME! in love with King Curtis :] the kids hilarious!
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[SOUL SERENADE] KING CURTIS (youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BvEYg16GtL8&feature=youtube_gdata )
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