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Published on: 6/3/2001
Last Visited: 7/27/2004
A.J. Curtis, Shadowfox and Shadowsound Recording
A.J. Curtis is an interesting man.A lifelong resident of Duke Center, he is the founder of a band called "Shadowfox."A.J. grew up on Kansas Branch Road and is the son of Mary and Frank Curtis.
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An active man in Duke Center, A.J. works on community service, at the Old Home Days, and the veterans club.A.J. married his high school sweetheart, Ruth, and followed his dream of becoming a musician.
In 1976, two years after graduation from Otto-Eldred High School, A.J. started his band.The band started out playing local gigs and went on to playing all over the northeast.The band also sold quite a few albums.Some people were even spotted sporting Shadowfox apparel.
In 1980 the band reorganized.With a new drummer, keyboard player and A.J. on guitar, they once again started playing at various events and at local clubs.They love playing anywhere there is a large crowd.While they are always a little bit nervous, they quickly over come it.As A.J. said, " Like any job you choose in life, you prepare for it and get more confident as you get better."
How long will Shadowfox keep playing?
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A.J. started the studio not just to make money but also to help bands in the region.