Curtis Mayfield

©Alice Arnold
Born: Jun 3, 1942 in Chicago, IL
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Died: Dec 26, 1999
Genre: R&B
Styles: Soul, Funk, Uptown Soul, Chicago Soul, Blaxploitation, Psychedelic Soul, Smooth Soul
Biography: 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 ...Read full biography
Got To Find A Way
Released: 1989
Label: Rhino
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Curtis!
Released: 1970
Label: Rhino
Critics' Rating:
The first solo album by the former leader of the Impressions, Curtis represented a musical apotheosis for Curtis Mayfield -- indeed, it was practically the "Sgt. Pepper's" album of '70s soul, helping with ...Read full review
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