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Monday 27 August 2012

Tribute Mondays: Curtis Mayfield

Curtis Lee Mayfield (June 3, 1942 – December 26, 1999) 
 

     The Pioneer of Funk and Conscious Music, The Legendary Curtis Mayfield wrote and recorded The Soundtrack to the Civil Rights Movement. His many talents touched many Artist of the day; please take a listen here and Happy Monday: Super fly , Freddie's deadPushermanIf I were a child againMoving on upWere a winner (The Impressions) , Diamond in the BackLittle child running and  People get ready (The Impressions)




Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curtis_Mayfield
Background information
Birth name Curtis Lee Mayfield
Born June 3, 1942
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Died December 26, 1999 (aged 57)
Roswell, Georgia, United States
Genres Soul, Funk, R&B, Chicago Soul, Psychedelic Soul
Occupations Singer-songwriter, record producer, multi-instrumentalist
Instruments Vocals, guitar, bass, piano, saxophone, drums
Years active 1956–1999
Labels Curtom, Warner Bros., Rhino
Associated acts The Impressions, Jerry Butler
Notable instruments
Fender Stratocaster

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