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Curtis Mayfield

Curtis Mayfield performing for Dutch television in 1972
Background information
Birth name Curtis Lee Mayfield
Born June 3, 1942(1942-06-03)
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Died December 26, 1999(1999-12-26) (aged 57)
Roswell, Georgia, United States
Genres Soul, funk, R&B, Chicago soul
Occupations singer-songwriter, record producer, multi-instrumentalist
Instruments vocals, guitar, bass, piano, saxophone, drums
Years active 1958–1999
Labels Curtom, Warner Bros., Rhino
Associated acts The Impressions, Jerry Butler
Notable instruments
Fender Stratocaster