As per our current Database, Rahsaan Roland Kirk is still alive (as per Wikipedia, Last update: May 10, 2020).
Currently, Rahsaan Roland Kirk is 88 years, 8 months and 13 days old. Rahsaan Roland Kirk will celebrate 89rd birthday on a Wednesday 7th of August 2024. Below we countdown to Rahsaan Roland Kirk upcoming birthday.
Popular As | Rahsaan Roland Kirk |
Occupation | Flute Player |
Age | 88 years old |
Zodiac Sign | Leo |
Born | August 7, 1935 (Columbus, OH) |
Birthday | August 7 |
Town/City | Columbus, OH |
Nationality | OH |
Rahsaan Roland Kirk’s zodiac sign is Leo. According to astrologers, people born under the sign of Leo are natural born leaders. They are dramatic, creative, self-confident, dominant and extremely difficult to resist, able to achieve anything they want to in any area of life they commit to. There is a specific strength to a Leo and their "king of the jungle" status. Leo often has many friends for they are generous and loyal. Self-confident and attractive, this is a Sun sign capable of uniting different groups of people and leading them as one towards a shared cause, and their healthy sense of humor makes collaboration with other people even easier.
Rahsaan Roland Kirk was born in the Year of the Pig. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Pig are extremely nice, good-mannered and tasteful. They’re perfectionists who enjoy finer things but are not perceived as snobs. They enjoy helping others and are good companions until someone close crosses them, then look out! They’re intelligent, always seeking more knowledge, and exclusive. Compatible with Rabbit or Goat.
Flautist and tenor saxophonist who was known for his stage presence, which included improvisations and political rants.
He went blind when he was young due to poor medical treatment.
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 had a son named Rory with his wife Dorthaan.
He collaborated on numerous occasions with producer Quincy Jones and is the lead flute on Jones' "Soul Bossa Nova".