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Date of Birth
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07-February-1934
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Place of Birth
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Fort Worth
(United States of America, Texas, Denton County, Tarrant County, Area codes 682 and 817, Area code 817, Area code 682)
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Nationality
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United States of America
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Also know as
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Curtis Ousley, Curtis, King
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Profession
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Singer, Bandleader, Musician, Record producer
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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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