Anecdotes

While serving as the Republican Lt. Governor of California (1979-1983), he gained notoriety after rushing to the capital to appoint several judges while then Gov. Jerry Brown (a Democrat) was out of California air space. The appointments were voided upon Brown's return.

Served as Lt. Governor of California from 1978-1982 as a Republican.

Founded Curb Records (1963-), a rock, pop, country and gospel music label. Its roster of artists includes Sawyer Brown, Tim McGraw, Wynonna Judd, LeAnn Rimes, Rodney Atkins, Heidi Newfield Clay Walker, Natalie Grant, Jo Dee Messina, Hal Ketchum, Lyle Lovett, Eyal Selah and Kimberley Locke.

Was the producer of such acts as The Osmonds, Shaun Cassidy, Debby Boone, Sammy Davis Jr., Solomon Burke, The Hondells, "The Stone Ponies" featuring Linda Ronstadt, Roy Orbison, Hank Williams Jr., Tony Bennett, Tommy Roe, LeAnn Rimes and Kimberley Locke.

Although he grew up in Los Angeles, the Georgia-born Curb was inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame in 2003. He was inducted into the National Business Hall of Fame in 2001 and received his own Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame (in front of 1750 N. Vine St.) in 2007.

A NASCAR racing-team owner from 1984 to 1988. He was the owner of the car in which Richard Petty had his last two NASCAR victories. Two of Curb's other drivers were Dale Jarrett and Tom Sneva.

He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Recording at 1750 North Vine Street in Hollywood, California.

Brother of Carole Curb Nemoy.

Lives in Tennessee. (2006)