ABOUT
Flautist and tenor saxophonist who was known for his stage presence, which included improvisations and political rants.He typically appeared on stage with all three horns hanging around his neck, as well as a variety of other instruments, including flutes and whistles and one of his more well known techniques was to sing or hum into the flute at the same time as playing.He collaborated on numerous occasions with producer Quincy Jones and is the lead flute on Jones' "Soul Bossa Nova".
BEFORE FAMEHe went blind when he was young due to poor medical treatment.
PERSONAL LIFEHe had a son named Rory with his wife Dorthaan.
The meaning of the name Kirk: Church FUN FACTSFlute Player Roland Kirk were born on Wednesday, birthstone is Peridot, the seaon was Summer in the Chinese year of Pig, it is 213 days until Roland Kirk next birthday.