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Information: Curtis Mayfield (1942-1999) was a songwriter, vocalist, instrumentalist, producer, and arranger. Leader of the soul group the Impressions in the 1960's, a solo artist and pioneer of funk in the 1970's, he also played an important role in Chicago soul as
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BBC: Soul Icon Curtis Mayfield Dies BBC: Soul Icon Curtis Mayfield Dies: Biographical article with photographs and links. (Mayfield, Curtis) http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/579113.stm
Africana.com: Curtis Mayfield Africana.com: Curtis Mayfield: Profile and links to related articles. (Mayfield, Curtis) http://www.africana.com/research/encarta/tt_252.asp
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: Curtis Mayfield Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: Curtis Mayfield: Brief biography, timeline, essential recordings, and recommended reading. (Mayfield, Curtis) http://www.rockhall.com/hof/inductee.asp?id=150
Boston Phoenix: Troubled Man Boston Phoenix: Troubled Man: Review by Charles Taylor of People Get Ready!: The Curtis Mayfield Story. (Mayfield, Curtis) http://www.bostonphoenix.com/alt1/archive/music/reviews/03-07-96/CURTIS_MAYFIELD.html