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**King Curtis** Real Name: King Curtis Born: February 7, 1934, in Fort Worth, Texas Died: August 13, 1971, in New York, New York (Murdered by junkies) King Curtis was an influential American saxophonist known for his contributions to rhythm and blues, jazz, and rock and roll. He was a bandleader, band member, session musician, musical director, and record producer. He gained fame as a solo artist with his 1967 hit "Memphis Soul Stew" and was recognized for his work as a session musician and producer. Curtis began playing the saxophone at a young age and moved to New York in 1952, where he became one of the most sought-after session players. His signature style can be heard on classic tracks such as "Yakety Yak" by The Coasters, "Twistin' the Night Away" by Sam Cooke, and "Tossin' and Turnin'" by Bobby Lewis. In 1961, he achieved his own hit record with "Soul Twist," which reached #1 for two weeks in April 1962. In 1965, he performed at Shea Stadium alongside The Beatles and signed with Atlantic Records' Atco imprint. His big hits in 1967 included "Memphis Soul Stew" and "Ode To Billie Joe." He also led Aretha Franklin's backing band during this period. Just

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