As per our current Database, Curtis Mayfield has been died on Dec 26, 1999 (age 57).
When Curtis Mayfield die, Curtis Mayfield was 57 years old.
Popular As | Curtis Mayfield |
Occupation | Funk Singer |
Age | 57 years old |
Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
Born | June 3, 1942 (Chicago, IL) |
Birthday | June 3 |
Town/City | Chicago, IL |
Nationality | IL |
Curtis Mayfield’s zodiac sign is Gemini. According to astrologers, Gemini is expressive and quick-witted, it represents two different personalities in one and you will never be sure which one you will face. They are sociable, communicative and ready for fun, with a tendency to suddenly get serious, thoughtful and restless. They are fascinated with the world itself, extremely curious, with a constant feeling that there is not enough time to experience everything they want to see.
Curtis Mayfield was born in the Year of the Horse. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Horse love to roam free. They’re energetic, self-reliant, money-wise, and they enjoy traveling, love and intimacy. They’re great at seducing, sharp-witted, impatient and sometimes seen as a drifter. Compatible with Dog or Tiger.
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.
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.
He composed the hits "People Get Ready" and "Keep on Pushing."
He married Altheida and fathered ten children over his lifetime.
He was a civil rights Activist and a great admirer of Martin Luther King Jr.