King Curtis: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2000

Rock Hall Bio: http://rockhall.com/inductees/king-curtis/bio/

Curtis Ousley became King Curtis. He was a saxophone virtuoso that moved from R&B to rock.

Curtis began as a session musician for Buddy Holly, Andy Williams and others before branching out.

His most famous recording:

Yakety Yak (1958): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PtTC3pGBjs4

Other hits:

Soul Twist: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gFezXsdj-0

Soul Serenade: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BvEYg16GtL8

He did the sax solo on John Lennon’s “It’s So Hard”: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4x8Z7CJugM

King Curtis was murdered in 1971. Jesse Jackson headed the funeral.

Ted Nugent: Kiss My Ass (1995)

1995's Spirit of the Wild marked Ted Nugent's return to his old school hard rock sound. The album really bared Ted's soul and included odes to hunting and politics. "Kiss My Ass" is Ted's response to the political class and culture of the time. It makes for an interesting listen because of all the individuals Ted tells to "kiss his ass" as well as putting forth Ted's own political views. Those facing Ted's wrath include: Gang bangers, Janet Reno, Bill and Hillary Clinton, Jesse Jackson, the IRS, Howard Stern, the U.N., liberals, Sarah Brady, Beavis and Butthead, Courtney Love, and the Crips and Bloods. Politically, he attacks animal rights activists, hippies, professional protesters, vegans, and incest.

Warning: Song may offend some....especially those of the progressive persuasion.

Studio:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C26qUC26ju4

Live:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCseFm6a2EY