Noble Watts

Saxophonist

Birthday February 17, 1926

Birth Sign Aquarius

Birthplace Florida

DEATH DATE Aug 24, 2004 (78)

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About

Tenor saxophonist known for his fiery sound and for his work with many famous artists in the 1950s and 1960s, like Dinah Washington.

Before Fame

He attended Florida A&M for music and was invited to play with the Griffin Brothers after he graduated.

Trivia

He was featured on American Bandstand in 1957 with Johnny Mathis.

Family Life

He and his wife June raised a daughter, Natalie Watts Brown.

Associated With

Watts worked with many different artists in the 1950s, including Chuck Berry.