King Curtis

== Info ==
King Curtis was an American saxophonist who played with Aretha Franklin, The Coasters, John Lennon, and The Shirelles. Also performed with Ornette Coleman. Inspired by Louis Jordan and Lester Young. Was a backing musician for LaVern Baker. Opened for The Beatles famous performance at Shea Stadium. Performed with Duane Allman of The Allman Brothers Band. Performed at the Fillmore West. His Games People Play won a Grammy shortly before he was killed over a fight with a drug dealer. Also performed with Ruth Brown.
== Genres ==
Soul
Jazz
Blues
Category:Soul
Category:Jazz
Category:Blues
Category:Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees
Category:Sidemen