Mike Curb
Michael Curb 42nd Lieutenant Governor of California In office January 8, 1979 – January 3, 1983 Governor Jerry Brown Preceded by Mervyn M. Dymally Succeeded by Leo T. McCarthy Personal details Born (1944-12-24) December 24, 1944 (age 70) Savannah, Georgia, United States Political party Republican Michael "Mike" Curb (born December 24, 1944, Savannah, Georgia, United States) is an American musician, record company executive, and NASCAR car owner. A Republican, he served as the 42nd Lieutenant Governor of California from 1979 to 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. He is of Mexican heritage.