King Curtis

NOTE: For the songwriter sometimes credited as Memphis Curtis, see Eddie Curtis. American saxophonist who played rhythm and blues, jazz, and rock and roll. A bandleader, band member, and session musician, he was also a musical director and record producer. Born: February 7, 1934 in Fort Worth, Texas Died: August 13, 1971 in New York, New York (Murdered by junkies) Successful both as a solo artist -best known for his 1967 hit Memphis Soul Stew- as well as a session musician and producer.