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Curtis Lee Mayfield (June 3, 1942 – December 26, 1999) was an American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and record producer, and one of the most influential musicians behind soul and politically conscious African-American music.
Written and composed by Curtis Mayfield, "People Get Ready" is an enduring anthem of the Civil Rights movement and has been recorded by artists throughout the years. Named by Rolling Stone as...
Curtis Lee Mayfield made his first recordings in 1958 as a member of a Chicago Soul/R & B group, The Impressions. He was 16, from the city’s notorious Cabrini Green Housing Projects. He was strictly a backup singer with the group – no guitar, no production, no songwriting.
Apr 19, 2024 · Curtis Mayfield (born June 3, 1942, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.—died December 26, 1999, Roswell, Georgia) was a singer, songwriter, guitarist, producer, and entrepreneur who was one of the principal architects of Chicago-based soul music during the 1960s and ’70s.
Latest News. The Curtis Mayfield Estate & Rhino announce a year-long celebration of Curtis Mayfield s solo career. Welcome to the Official Curtis Mayfield Website.
Full Biography. In 1958, Curtis Mayfield has his first taste of a hit recording, “For Your Precious Love,” by The Impressions. He is 16, from Chicago’s wild side, the Cabrini Green Public Housing Projects, just developing his distinctive high tenor voice that blended into falsetto and become his (and the group’s) trademark.
Dec 26, 1999 · June 3, 1942 in Chicago, IL. Died. December 26, 1999 in Roswell, GA. Genre. R&B. Styles. Blaxploitation, Chicago Soul, Funk, Soul, Soundtracks, Uptown Soul, Psychedelic Soul, Smooth Soul, Film Score. Also Known As. Curtis Lee Mayfield. Member Of. The Impressions. Album Highlights. Full Discography. New Releases. Discover. Articles. My Profile.
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