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 dead , Pusherman , If I were a child again , Moving on up , Were a winner (The Impressions) , Diamond in the Back , Little 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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