Curtis Knight | |
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| Birth name | Mont Curtis McNear |
| Born | May 9, 1929[1][2] Fort Scott, Kansas, U.S. |
| Died | November 29, 1999 (aged 70) Lelystad, Flevoland, Netherlands |
| Genres | Rhythm and blues, soul, rock |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
| Years active | 1960s–1999 |
| Labels | RSVP, Capitol, London, President, PPX |
| Formerly of | Curtis Knight and the Squires |
Curtis Knight (May 9, 1929 – November 29, 1999), born Mont Curtis McNear, was an American musician who is known for his association with Jimi Hendrix.[1][2]
- ^ a b Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "Curtis Knight – Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 27 September 2020.
- ^ a b In his Hendrix biography, David Moskowitz notes: "Curtis Knight was born in Fort Scott, Kansas, in 1929". Moskowitz, David (2010). The Words and Music of Jimi Hendrix. Santa Barbara, California: ABC-CLIO. p. 180. ISBN 978-0313375927. However, Nick Talevski indicates "Born 1945". Talevski, Nick (2006). Knocking on Heaven's Door: Rock Obituaries. Omnibus Press. p. 344. ISBN 978-1-84609-091-2.