Curtis Mayfield was a multi-instrumentalist and funk and soul singer born on June 3, 1942 in Chicago, IL. He was a guitarist, bassist, pianist, saxophonist, and drummer, and is best known for composing the soundtrack for the movie Super Fly and for his work with The Impressions.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $1 Million (2024)
About
Funk and soul singer who composed the Super Fly Soundtrack and who worked with The Impressions. He was a Guitarist, Bassist, Pianist, Saxophonist, and Drummer.
Before Fame
He grew up in project after project, finally settling in the Cabrini-Green projects of Chicago. He dropped out of high school to become part of The Impressions.
Trivia
He composed the hits "People Get Ready" and "Keep on Pushing."
Family Life
He married Altheida and fathered ten children over his lifetime.
Associated With
He was a civil rights Activist and a great admirer of Martin Luther King Jr.
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