Mike Curb
Michael Curb (born December 24, 1944, in Savannah, Georgia) is an American musician, record company executive, NASCAR and IRL race car owner. A Republican, he served as the 42nd Lieutenant Governor of California from 1979-1983 under Democratic Governor Edmund G. "Jerry" Brown, Jr. He was acting governor of California while Brown spent time outside of California pursuing presidential ambitions. He is also the founder of Curb Records as well as an inductee of the West Coast Stock Car Hall of Fame.
Curb is of Mexican heritage.
Read more about Mike Curb: Early Music Career, MGM Anti-drug Controversy, Political Career, Later Career in Music, Involvement in Car Racing, Public Honors
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