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Curtis Mayfield

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American singer-songwriter (1942-1999)

United StatesMusiciansLived 1942 to 1999 · aged 57
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Curtis Lee Mayfield was an American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and record producer. Dubbed the Gentle Genius, he is considered one of the most influential musicians of soul and socially conscious African-American music.

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The Impressions in 1964, from left to right: Sam Gooden, Curtis Mayfield, and Fred CashThe Impressions in 1964, from left to right: Sam Gooden, Curtis Mayfield, and Fred Cash

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Awards 3

1999Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
1995Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
1994Grammy Legend Award

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Curtis Lee Mayfield was an American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and record producer. Dubbed the Gentle Genius, he is considered one of the most influential musicians of soul and socially conscious African-American music. Mayfield first achieved success and recognition with the vocal group the Impressions during the civil rights movement of the late 1950s and the 1960s, and later worked as a solo artist.

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United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
deceased
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Lived 1942 to 1999 · aged 57
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30 languages

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