Mike Curb
Businessman and California politician
Born
December 24th, 1944
80 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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A businessman and politician served as the 42nd Lieutenant Governor of California from 1979 to 1983. Curb founded the record label Curb Records, which became one of the largest independent record labels in the United States. His political career includes significant involvement in Republican Party activities and contributions to education and youth programs. Curb also held influence in the 1970s and 1980s, focusing on issues such as education reform and public safety.
Served as 42nd Lieutenant Governor of California
Founded Curb Records
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