Curtis Mayfield

Curtis Lee Mayfield (June 3, 1942 – December 26, 1999) was an American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and record producer, and one of the most influential musicians behind soul and politically conscious African-American music. He first achieved success and recognition with the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame-inducted group The Impressions during the civil rights movement of the late 1950s and 1960s, and later worked as a solo artist.
Mayfield started his musical career in a gospel choir. Moving to the North Side of Chicago, he met Jerry Butler in 1956 at the age of 14, and joined the vocal group The Impressions. As a songwriter, Mayfield became noted as one of the first musicians to bring more prevalent themes of social awareness into soul music. In 1965, he wrote "People Get Ready" for the Impressions, which was ranked at no. 24 on Rolling Stone's list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. The song received numerous other awards, and was included in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll, as well as being inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1998.
==Links to Peel==
Peel played tracks from the singer's old group, The Impressions, and his solo material especially the 1975 album, 'There's No Place Like America Today', on his shows during the 70's. 
==Shows Played==
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*23 December 1975: Billy Jack (album - There's No Place Like America Today) Buddah
;1996
*Uter 1996: 1070 Radio Link (Peel at end)
;1999
*14 September 1999: So In Love (single, 1975) Curtom
;2004
*19 October 2004: We Got To Have Peace (LP- Roots) Buddah
==External Links==
*Wikipedia
*Discogs
*Official Website
Category:Artists