King Curtis

Rhythm and blues, Musical Artist

1934 – 1971

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Who was King Curtis?

Curtis Ousley, 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. Variously a bandleader, band member, and session musician, he was also a musical director and record producer. Adept at tenor, alto, and soprano saxophone, he was best known for his distinctive riffs and solos such as on "Yakety Yak", which later became the inspiration for Boots Randolph's "Yakety Sax" and his own "Memphis Soul Stew".

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Born
Feb 7, 1934
Fort Worth
Also known as
  • Curtis Ousley
  • Curtis, King
Ethnicity
  • African American
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Lived in
  • Fort Worth
Died
Aug 13, 1971
New York City

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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