Curtis Mayfield

Personal Info

Birthday

June 3, 1942

Day of Death

1999-12-26

(57 years old)

Place of Birth

Chicago, Illinois, USA

Also Known As

Curtis Lee Mayfield

Curtis Mayfield

Biography

Curtis Lee Mayfield was an American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and record producer, and one of the most influential musicians behind soul and politically conscious African-American music.

Known For

The Midnight Special

Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band

Short Eyes

Filmography

2024
One-Hit Wonders at the BBC: Volume Two
as Self (archive footage)
2015
Kings of Soul
as Self (archive footage)
2008
Movin' on Up: The Music and Message of Curtis Mayfield and the Impressions
as Self (archive footage)
2007
Classic Soul at the BBC
as Self (archive footage)
2004
Curtis Mayfield: Live at Montreux 1987
as Self
2003
Guitar Heroes: In Concert
as Self
2002
BaadAsssss Cinema
as Self
2001
Curtis Mayfield: Live at Ronnie Scott's
as Self
1978
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
as Our Guests at Heartland
1977
Short Eyes
as Pappy
1973
Save the Children
as Self
1972
Super Fly
as Self (The Curtis Mayfield Experience)