Emilio Castillo
- January 4, 2024
- Saxophonist
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Emilio Castillo |
| Occupation | Saxophonist |
| Date Of Birth | Sep 24, 1950(1950-09-24) |
| Age | 74 |
| Birthplace | Detroit |
| Country | United States |
| Birth City | Michigan |
| Horoscope | Libra |
Emilio Castillo Biography
| Name | Emilio Castillo |
| Birthday | Sep 24 |
| Birth Year | 1950 |
| Place Of Birth | Detroit |
| Home Town | Michigan |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Libra |
Emilio Castillo is one of the most popular and richest Saxophonist who was born on September 24, 1950 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Founder of the R&B-based horn section and band Tower of Power. He is a multi-instrumentalist, skilled in playing saxophone, guitar, and piano.
Castillo and Tower of Power are known for their renditions of Francis Scott Key‘s “The Star Spangled Banner” at championship playoff games for San Francisco sports teams.
In 1965, Emilio Castillo took to music after he and his brother Jack were caught stealing by his father who told him he could stay in his room until he thought of something to ‘Keep him off the street’. Castillo and his brother chose music. Emilio chose saxophone and Jack chose drums.
After meeting baritone sax player Stephen “Doc” Kupka Castillo switched, on Kupka’s suggestion, to performing original material and the band changed its name to ‘Tower of Power’. The band recorded their first album, East Bay Grease, in 1970. Castillo has been with the band ever since, as leader and 2nd tenor saxophonist. He and Kupka are also responsible for writing many of the band’s best-known songs.
He grew up in Detroit, Michigan.
Emilio Castillo Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Saxophonist |
| House | Living in own house. |
Emilio Castillo is one of the richest Saxophonist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Emilio Castillo 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
His father made him pick something positive to do with his time, so he chose music; his first gig was playing keyboard with The Gotham City Crimefighters.
He was inspired to start a soul band after seeing The Spyders perform.
Emilio “Mimi” Castillo (born Sep 24 1950, Detroit, Michigan) is an American saxophone player and composer, best known as the founder of the band Tower of Power.
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Facts & Trivia
Emilio Ranked on the list of most popular Saxophonist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Emilio Castillo celebrates birthday on September 24 of every year.
Is Emilio Castillo Mexican?
I’m very proud of my heritage; not many people know that my parentage is Mexican and Greek! I was born on September 24, 1950, and raised in Detroit; my family moved to Fremont, Calif., when I was 11.
Who founded Tower of Power?
Emilio Castillo was 17 when he founded Bay Area-based funk/soul outfit Tower of Power in 1968.
How old is Emilio Castillo?
72 years (September 24, 1950)
Who plays drums for Tower of Power?
David Garibaldi
Is Marcus Scott still with Tower of Power?
For the past few years, Marcus Scott has been making a name for himself as the lead singer of the legendary band Tower of Power. Now, he’s striking out on his own with a new solo album, Back 2 Da Soul.