Jimmy Castor | |
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 Castor in 1972 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | James Walter Castor |
| Born | June 23, 1940[n1] Manhattan, New York, U.S. |
| Died | January 12, 2012 (aged 71) Henderson, Nevada, U.S. |
| Genres | Soul, R&B, funk |
| Instrument(s) | Saxophone, Percussion |
James Walter Castor (June 23, 1940[n1] – January 16, 2012) was an American funk, R&B and soul musician. He is credited with vocals, saxophone and composition. He is best known for songs such as "It's Just Begun", "The Bertha Butt Boogie", and his biggest hit single, the million-seller "Troglodyte (Cave Man)."[1] Castor has been described as "one of the most sampled artists in music history" by the BBC.[2]
- ^ Murrells, Joseph (1978). The Book of Golden Discs (2nd ed.). London: Barrie and Jenkins Ltd. p. 309. ISBN 0-214-20512-6.
- ^ "Soul musician Jimmy Castor dies at the age of 71". BBC News. January 18, 2012. Retrieved June 12, 2022.