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Curtis Mayfield
Biography
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Born
June 3, 1942 in Chicago, IL

Died
December 26, 1999

Years Active:
50s | 60s | 70s | 80s | 90s

Member of:
The Impressions

 
Perhaps because he didn't cross over to the pop audience as heavily as Motown's stars, it may be that the scope of Curtis Mayfield's talents and contributions have yet to be fully recognized. Judged merely by his records alone, the man's legacy is enormous. As the leader of the Impressions, he recorded some of the finest soul vocal group music of the 1960s. As a solo artist in the 1970s, he helped pioneer funk and helped introduce hard-hitting urban commentary into soul music. ...
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Selected Discography:
  Album Title Released Label Price
The Anthology



1992 MCA $13.98 2-CD Set
AMG Top Pick
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Jerry Butler Sam Cooke Aretha Franklin Donny Hathaway Isaac Hayes The Impressions The Jam Lenny Kravitz The O'Jays Lou Rawls Red Hot Chili Peppers Todd Rundgren Seal Style Council Eddie Kendricks Babyface Bobby Womack Camp Lo Dwayne Wiggins Bunny Wailer Governor Sleepy Brown

Followers
Lenny Kravitz Style Council Sleepy Brown The Jam Red Hot Chili Peppers Tim Burgess Mutlu

Formal Connections
The Impressions

Performed Songs By
Curtis Mayfield & The Impressions

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