Curtis Ousley Net Worth

Curtis Ousley Net Worth is
$500,000

Curtis Ousley Bio/Wiki, Net Worth, Married 2018

Curtis Ousley (February 7, 1934 – August 13, 1971), 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".

Full NameKing Curtis
Date Of BirthFebruary 7, 1934
Died1971-08-13
Place Of BirthFort Worth, Texas, USA
ProfessionSoundtrack
NationalityAmerican
ParentsJosie Ousley, William Ousley, Ethel Montgomery
AwardsGrammy Award for Best R&B Instrumental Performance
Music GroupsDelaney & Bonnie
Star SignAquarius
#Fact
1Legendary saxophonist, highly respected for his studio work.
2Promised the then 18-year-old Cornell Dupree a job if Dupree continued practicing the guitar. A year later, Curtis brought Dupree to New York to join Curtis's band, the King Pins.

Soundtrack

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Flaked2016TV Series performer - 1 episode
She's Beautiful When She's Angry2014Documentary writer: "Save Me" - as Curtis Ousley
Independent Lens2014TV Series documentary performer - 1 episode
Muscle Shoals2013Documentary performer: "The Weight"
The Wrecking Crew!2008Documentary performer: "One Mint Julep"
The Last King of Scotland2006performer: "Save Me" - as Curtis Ousley / writer: "Save Me" - as Curtis Ousley
Casablanca Driver2004performer: "Memphis Soul Stew"
Rush Hour 22001performer: "Memphis Soul Stew"
Baseball1994TV Mini-Series documentary performer - 2 episodes
Crooklyn1994writer: "Hot Potato" - as Curtis Ousley
Dying Young1991performer: "ALL THE WAY"
Withnail & I1987performer: "A Whiter Shade of Pale"
WKRP in Cincinnati1981TV Series writer - 1 episode
Coming Home1978writer: "Save Me" 1967

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Soul!1970TV SeriesHimself
Jackie Gleason: American Scene Magazine1964TV SeriesHimself

Known for movies

Source
IMDB Wikipedia

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