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  1. BornJune 3, 1942 · Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
    DiedDecember 26, 1999 (aged 57) · Roswell, Georgia, U.S.
    InstrumentsVocals · guitar · piano · keyboards
    The Soul Legend Who Changed Music History
    The Soul Legend Who Changed Music History
    How Curtis Mayfield Changed Soul Music
    How Curtis Mayfield Changed Soul Music
    Overview

    Curtis Lee Mayfield (June 3, 1942 – December 26, 1999) was an American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and record producer. Dubbed the "Gentle Genius", he is considered one of the most influential musicians of … See more

    Early life

    Curtis Lee Mayfield was born on Wednesday, June 3, 1942, in Cook County Hospital in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Marion Washington and Kenneth Mayfield, one of five children. Mayfield's father left the family whe… See more

    Career

    Mayfield's career began in 1956 when he joined the Roosters with Arthur and Richard Brooks and Jerry Butler. Two years later the Roosters, now including Sam Gooden, became the Impressions. The band had two hit sing… See more

    Social activism

    Mayfield sang openly about civil rights and black pride, and was known for introducing social consciousness into African-American music. Having been raised in the Cabrini-Green projects of Chicago, he witnessed many of th… See more

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