King Curtis

Musician King Curtis, aka Curtis Ousley plays the tenor saxophone with his band during a performance at the 'Soul Together' concert at Madison Square Garden, New York City in June, 1968. At the time, Curtis, a star in his own right having had such hits as "Soul Serenade" in 1964, was the leader of Aretha Franklin's band, the Kingpins. Curtis was murdered in 1971.