Curtis Mayfield
IrelandmusicianMaleb. 19428.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Curtis Mayfield was a renowned American singer, songwriter, and record producer, celebrated for his contributions to R&B and soul music. Born on June 3, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois, he first gained fame as a member of The Impressions, where he co-wrote and performed hits that became anthems of the civil rights movement. Mayfield's distinctive falsetto and socially conscious lyrics made him a pioneering figure in the genre. His solo career, marked by classic albums like 'Superfly,' solidified his status as a musical icon. He was known for his innovative sound and powerful messages until his passing in 1999.
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Olivia Dean performed a cover of Curtis Mayfield’s Move on Up during her gig.
Brilliantly affirmative gig fuelled by approachable star power – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-06-22
On My Soul bears striking resemblance to Curtis Mayfield’s Move on Up.
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Jamaica· 2026-03-02
The influence of Curtis Mayfield is noted in Bruno Mars's album.
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United Kingdom· 2026-02-27
Curtis Mayfield was at a peak when he taped Curtis/Live! in New York.
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Curtis Mayfield was a childhood friend of Jerry Butler and co-founder of the group Impressions.
Jerry Butler, leyenda del soul, falleció a los 85 años tras luchar contra la enfermedad de Parkinson
Dominican Republic· 2025-02-23
Curtis Mayfield formed a vocal duo with Jerry Butler early in Butler's career.
Jerry «Iceman» Butler, morto a 85 anni il gigante del soul: tra i suoi successi la hit «Only the Strong Survive»
Italy· 2025-02-22
Curtis Mayfield was Butler’s childhood friend who fronted the group after Butler left for a solo career.
Jerry Butler, soul hitmaker and Illinois politician, dies aged 85 | SoulUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-22
Curtis Mayfield was a childhood friend of Jerry Butler and co-founder of the Impressions.
Morreu aos 85 anos o cantor Jerry Butler | Música
Portugal· 2025-02-22
Curtis Mayfield was a childhood friend of Jerry Butler and co-founder of The Impressions.
Jerry Butler, figure de la soul dans les années 1960 et ancien chanteur du groupe The Impressions, est mort à l’âge de 85 ans
France· 2025-02-21Curtis Mayfield was a bandmate of Jerry Butler and co-writer of the hit song 'He Will Break Your Heart.'
Jerry Butler, Singer Known as the Iceman, Dies at 85
United States· 2025-02-21
Along with childhood friend Curtis Mayfield, Butler helped found the Chicago-based group Impressions.
Jerry ‘Ice Man’ Butler, soul singer whose hits included ‘Only the Strong Survive,’ dead at 85United States· 2025-02-21Curtis Mayfield was a fellow musician who started singing in a Chicago church choir alongside Jerry Butler.
Index - Kultúr - Meghalt Jerry „Jégember” Butler
Hungary· 2025-02-21Curtis Mayfield was a fellow musician who started his career alongside Jerry Butler in a Chicago church choir.
Index - Kultúr - Meghalt Jerry „Jégember” ButlerHungary· 2025-02-21