THEODORE ARTHUR

Instruments: Tenor Saxophone
Date of Birth: 1946
Place of Birth: Mobile, Alabama

Arthur started his musical career on saxophone at age 16, playing in nightclubs in Mobile and Prichard. At that time if you were in the musicians union and didn't drink you could be underage and play in the nightclubs. With the help of bass player Marshall York, Arthur was asked to play with the Junior Parker band. After that the offers started coming to play with others.

Arthur accompanied Bobby Blue Bland and Johnny Taylor on many stages during the 1960's. He also played with Aretha Franklin prior to tiring of the road and deciding to spend more time with his children. He moved back to Mobile and started a 14 member band.

Arthur played tenor sax for 20 years but is now accompanying himself with a computer that mixes various instruments. Since 1980, he handles his own bookings and controls his own record label, Castanet Records. He also has his own publishing company, Prichard Music Co.