Curtis hairston biography
b. Curtis Kinnard Hairston, 10th October , Winston-Salem, North Carolina, U.S.A.
d. 18th January , N.C. Baptist Hospital, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, U.S.A.
Curtis Hairston was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, U.S.A.
He began singing at the early age of 3 and was actively involved in the Tot's Choir, Children's Choir, and was an active member of the Spiritual Choir.
In Winston Salem, Curtis became known locally for his rendition of 'We Are All God's Children'.
Curtis sang the song at his grandfather's church.
By the age of 13 he had made up his mind to sing professionally.
His early public education was in the Winston-Salem and Forsyth County Schools.
Curtis then furthered his education at Winston-Salem State University.
He continued his musical training at Juliard School of Music in New York.
The basketball player, Earl Monroe, set up a record label and on a visit to Winston-Salem, Curtis got in touch.
The pair had both attended the same school and the pair