Chris Curtis (musician)

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Chris Curtis
Background information
Birth name	Christopher Crummey
Born	(1941-08-26)26 August 1941 Oldham, Lancashire, England
Died	28 February 2005(2005-02-28) (aged 63) Liverpool, England
Occupation	Musician
Instruments	Drums vocals
Years active	1960s–1970s
Formerly of	The Searchers, Roundabout

Chris Curtis (born Christopher Crummey; 26 August 1941 – 28 February 2005) was an English musician. He was best known for being with the 1960s beat band The Searchers. He originated the concept behind Deep Purple and formed the band in its original incarnation of 'Roundabout'.