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Curtis Mayfield was a pioneering soul and funk musician whose socially conscious lyrics and smooth vocals shaped the sound of the 1960s and 1970s. Known for his work with The Impressions and his solo career, Mayfield’s music continues to influence artists across generations.
Curtis Mayfield Profile
| Born | Curtis Lee Mayfield was born in Chicago, Illinois on June 3, 1942. |
| Died | December 26, 1999 |
| Key Albums | Curtis (1970), There’s No Place Like America Today (1975), Roots (1971), New World Order (1996), Sweet Exorcist (1974), Back to the World (1973), Something to Believe In (1980), Give, Get, Take and Have (1976), Heartbeat (1979), Got to Find a Way (1974). |
| Key Tracks | Move On Up (1970), Superfly (1972), Pusherman (1972), Freddie's Dead (1972), The Makings Of You (1970), So In Love (1975), Little Child Runnin' Wild (1972), Give Me Your Love (1972), Eddie You Should Know Better (1972), No Thing On Me. |
| Grammy Record | 1 won and 9 nominated. |
| Billboard Hot 100 | 2 Top-10 Hits |
| Hall of Fame | Inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1999. |
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