King Curtis, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

King Curtis

American saxophonist

Date of Birth: 07-Feb-1934

Place of Birth: Fort Worth, Texas, United States

Date of Death: 13-Aug-1971

Profession: conductor, singer, bandleader, saxophonist, jazz musician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Curtis Ousley (born Curtis Montgomery; February 7, 1934 – August 13, 1971), who performed under the stage name King Curtis, was an American saxophonist 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 played riffs and solos on such hit singles as "Respect" by Aretha Franklin, and "Yakety Yak" by The Coasters (the latter of which later became the inspiration for Boots Randolph's "Yakety Sax") and his own "Memphis Soul Stew".