This Week in Texas Music History

This Week In Texas Music History: King Curtis

February 6, 2012 5:00 am by: Art Levy

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This week in Texas music history, we’ll pay tribute to Texas music royalty.

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King Curtis was born Curtis Ousley on February 7, 1934, in Fort Worth. His parents gave him a saxophone at the age of twelve, and he soon began emulating his idols: Lester Young and Louis Jordan. In 1952, Curtis moved to New York City and became one of the most sought-after saxophonists around. He performed and recorded with Bobby Darin, Sam Cook, Nat King Cole, Tommy Francis, Buddy Holly, and the Coasters.

King Curtis went on to make several hit records of his own, and he worked with such diverse artists as Aretha Franklin, Andy Williams, and John Lennon.

Next time on This Week In Texas Music History, we’ll learn about a world-renowned musician who chose to make Texas his home.

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