| Curtis Mayfield | |
|---|---|
Curtis Mayfield performing for Dutch television in 1972 | |
| 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 |
| 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 | |
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
