Curtis Mayfield
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Summary
Curtis Mayfield was born on June 3, 1942[1], in Chicago[2]. He died on December 26, 1999[3], in Roswell[4]. He worked as a guitarist[5], singer[6], singer-songwriter[7], pianist[8], and songwriter[9]. He ranks in the top 0.54% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9,509 views/month, #5,440 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[11]
- Native language: English[12]
- Ethnic group: African Americans[13]
- Occupation: composer[14], record producer[15], saxophonist[16], musician[17]
- Educated at: Wells Community Academy High School[18]
- Award received: Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[19], Grammy Legend Award[20], Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[21]
- Member of: The Impressions[22]
- Sex or gender: male[23]
- Genre: soul[24], funk[25]
- Record label: Charly Records[26], Curtom Records[27]
- Discography: Curtis Mayfield discography[28]
- Commons category: Curtis Mayfield[29]
- Voice type: countertenor[30]
- Cause of death: diabetes[31]
- Family name: Mayfield[32]
- Given name: Curtis Lee[33]
- Official website: http://www.CurtisMayfield.com[34]
- Topic's main category: Category:Curtis Mayfield[35]
- Medical condition: tetraplegia[36]
- Manner of death: natural causes[37]
- Instrument: bass guitar[38], guitar[39], voice[40]
- Described by source: Biographical Dictionary of Afro-American and African Musicians[41]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[42]
- Birth name: Curtis Lee Mayfield[43]
- Name in native language: Curtis Mayfield[44]
Product Details
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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[45]
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Country: US[46]
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Began / founded: 1942-06-03[47]
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Ended / dissolved: 1999-12-26[48]
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Genre(s): chicago soul, funk, psychedelic soul, r&b, singer-songwriter, smooth soul, soul[49]
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Community tags: american, chicago soul, crooners, funk, psychedelic soul, r&b, rnb, singer-songwriter, smooth soul, soul[50]
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MusicBrainz ID: 4dca4bb2-23ba-4103-97e6-5810311db33a[51]
Why It Matters
Curtis Mayfield has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 41 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]
He has been cited as an influence by Bob Marley[54], a singer-songwriter[55], 1945–1981[56], of Jamaica[57], awarded the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[58]; Lenny Kravitz[59], a guitarist[60], b. 1964[61], of United States[62], awarded the Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[63]; Red Hot Chili Peppers[64], a musical group[65], founded in 1982[66]; Seal[67], a singer-songwriter[68], b. 1963[69], of United Kingdom[70], awarded the Grammy Award for Song of the Year[71]; and Brent Faiyaz[72], a singer[73], b. 1995[74], of United States[75].
FAQs
Where was Curtis Mayfield born?
Curtis Mayfield's place of birth was Chicago[2].
Where did Curtis Mayfield die?
Curtis Mayfield died in Roswell[4].
What did Curtis Mayfield do for work?
Curtis Mayfield worked as a guitarist[5], singer[6], singer-songwriter[7], pianist[8], and songwriter[9].
Where did Curtis Mayfield go to school?
Curtis Mayfield was educated at Wells Community Academy High School[18].
What awards did Curtis Mayfield receive?
Honors received include Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[19], Grammy Legend Award[20], and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[21].
Who did Curtis Mayfield influence?
Curtis Mayfield has been cited as an influence by Bob Marley[54], Lenny Kravitz[59], Red Hot Chili Peppers[64], and Seal[67].