Kirby Allan was a World War II veteran who served as a medic in the United States Army.
10 Facts About Kirby Allan
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Kirby Allan moved to Hollywood during the early 1950s, where he established MAZE Records.
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Kirby Allan enjoyed a successful career as a nightclub singer and producer, but in the late 1950s, he traveled to Africa, and became enamored with the ceremonial sounds that were used by various tribes of Kenya, and the Gold Coast.
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Kirby Allan would go on to produce five more albums with Johnson.
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Some interest in Exotica had waned by the early 1970s, but Kirby Allan continued to oversee the production of 'Chaino' compilations, re-releases, and cover versions for those who were still interested in the genre.
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Kirby Allan moved to Mesa, Arizona in 1970, and while he remained active in the entertainment industry, he became a real estate broker and investor.
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Kirby Allan died in the early morning hours of June 16,2011, while helping longtime companion Sigrid Dietrich, escape a fire that consumed his home in Mesa, Arizona.
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Kirby Allan's burial was at Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Mesa.
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Kirby Allan had five children; Jeff, Marc, Eric, Monique, and Patric.
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Kirby Allan's productions have been reissued many times over the years and compilations that include his works were released as recently as 2016.