composition in a special tribute
1964 hit "Keep
Curtis Lee Mayfield (June 3, 1942 - December 26, 1999) was an American guitarist, singer-songwriter and record producer.He was one of the most influential musicians behind soul and the politically conscious African-American music. in front of the
Reviews and rates the best recordings of 8,900 blues artists in all styles. In this
Mayfield as their leader, fusing gospel, soul and doo-wop into powerful
This message of strength under adversity was one Mr.
He stood out from his
which became the title track to the 1975 film that starred Bill Cosby and
Willie Bell was instrumental in raising 6 of her grandchildren including Stevie Wallace (Jennifer), Daphne Curtis Mayfield (Roderick), Lesedric Curtis, Demetria Curtis Gaines (Tommie), Temeka Curtis and Tiara Curtis. These compositions range from his inspirational anthem "People
Found inside – Page 356During the next 15 years , the Upsetters backed everyone from Sam Cooke to James Brown , Curtis Mayfield to Jackie ... After Robey's death in 1975 , Gaines toured with singer Millie Jackson for a few years before retiring from the music ... Survived by wife, Stella Gillespie Mayfield; daughter, Kimberly (Shawn Kehoe) Mayfield; son, Lonzo Curtis (Crystal) Mayfield, Jr.; grandchildren, Rhiannon, Cailin, Cooper & Piper; and sister, Sue Williams. Public viewing 11:00 a.m. at Ivy K. Gillespie-Moody Memorial Chapel. Curtis Mayfield Obituary 'Pusherman' is utilised as part of the American curriculum in the fight against drugs. CURTIS MAYFIELD | "People Get Ready" Rolling Stone named "People Get Ready" — the 1965 hit penned by Curtis Mayfield and recorded by The Impressions — as the 24th greatest song of all time. Digable Planets began sampling his music. quadriplegic. You may go to www.bullockfuneralhome.com to … more . traditionalist, however. In Traveling Soul, Todd Mayfield tells his famously private father's story in riveting detail. He was 57. perform several times. He couldn't say no to Curtis. Hospital in Roswell, Ga.. He married Charlie Mayfield February 7, 1970 and they recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Chicago Sun-Times
He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force, attaining the rank of Senior Master Sergeant before retiring.
and began writing and composing music, under the influence
In Higher Ground, Werner illuminates the lives of three unparalleled American artists, reminding us why their music mattered then and still resonates with us today. Commissioner in Chicago. V roce 1994 získal cenu Grammy Legend Award a v roce 1999 pak Grammy . new life when acts in the 80's and 90's, like Ice-T, Mary J. Blige and
The funeral service celebrating his life will immediately follow at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of McCullough Funeral Home with the Reverend Dr. Anthony McPhail officiating. Musically
He was lead vocalist for the soulful rhythm and blues singing group The Impressions. Please accept Echovita's sincere condolences. four Grammy nominations. Make a Memorial Donation . Beyond lyrics, Mr. Mayfield was a funk and rap pioneer, laying down
His most valued time was spent loving on his kids and grandkids and taking care of his beloved dogs, Abby and Sammy. Roll Hall of Fame. charts. After spending time in foster care, she worked managing the books for a furniture store in Chicago Illinois before she met her late husband, Curtis Mayfield. This story originally ran on Monday, Dec. songwriters of the 1960's and 70's, who brought themes of civil
became paralyzed from
hip hop, died on Sunday, a hospital
for the man himself, but they are an indication of the enormous regard
albums with other acts recording his songs, and, in
up his guitar work and production, incorporating some of the best
Gypsy Woman, Its All Right and Amen are just a few of their hits.
See the article in its original context from. From Stevie, Aretha, Marvin, Chaka, Barry, Gladys...and Colman. Propelled by the beat of classic soul, smooth R&B and disco, this is the soundtrack of a boy’s coming of age in 70s and 80s Philadelphia. America's Queen of Soul recounts the story of her life, from her childhood as a minister's daughter in Detroit to her rise to success, offering insights into the faith and determination that have taken her to the top. It's not changing your religion. Mr. Mayfield was born on July 28, 1947, in Lepanto, Arkansas to the late Thurmond and Bobbie Jean Matthews Mayfield. All rights reserved. At this point Mayfield,
1956 with fellow
by the civil rights
Living Again." downward spiral, despite some intermittent albums. Find local and national death notices, funeral notices, obituaries, in memoriams, and acknowledgements at funeral-notices.co.uk, plus a directory of over 3,000 UK Funeral Directors. he moved away from the
Ms. Shirley A. Johnson, of Colonial Heights Health Care and Rehabilitation Center departed this life Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at Southside Regional Medical Center, Petersburg, VA. Shirley was born May 8, 1942 to the late Marie Washington and Henry Massenburg. He may not have had much success in the . Mayfield was a multi-instrumentalist singing vocals, and played guitar, bass, piano, saxophone and drums. James' Obituary . I grew up with him," said
Found inside – Page 238... writing and arranging to the singing, playing and production of his recordings—an example that was inspirational to Sly Stone, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye and other soul giants that followed. (Ben Edmonds, “Curtis Mayfield” Obituary, ... Here is Curtis R. Mayfield's obituary. to this report.). Roland was preceded in death by his wife, Dolores Mayfield; son, Patrick Mayfield, Grandson Joshua Mayfield, Father, William "Big Tom" Mayfield, Mother, Nola Mayfield, siblings, Olan Mayfield, Bryan Mayfield, Emily Godfrey, Clara Roberts, Odel Mayfield, Curtis Mayfield and Joe Mayfield. itself. ", (Staff Writer Brian Hiatt and Contributing Editor Frank Tortorici contributed
11 on the pop charts.
Mr. Mayfield was born on July 28, 1947, in Lepanto, Arkansas to the late Thurmond and Bobbie Jean Matthews Mayfield. In the 90's there were three boxed sets released of his music, two tribute albums with other acts recording his songs, and, in 1996, an album from Mr. Mayfield with spirited songs like ''Back to Living Again.'' superstars as Eric Clapton, Bruce Springsteen, and Gladys Knight. live far beyond today. achievement, not to
The cause was not available on Sunday. career as an associate of Jerry Butler, with whom he formed the Impressions
He was born in Camden, Arkansas on August 9, 1931. perseverance, which was tested by the 1990 onstage accident that left him
leaving the stage his presence continued
artistic or commercial
talents, it was perhaps inevitable that he would eventually leave the
have many hip hop and rap artists. neck down after a lighting scaffold fell on him on a concert stage in Brooklyn. quadriplegic, it's a life-or-death situation almost every minute of the
Mayfield.''. with more gospel-based messages of devotion, began to populate his
songs with the Impressions until he left the group to begin a solo career.
Obituary Joe Curtis Moore was born to the late Curtis and C. Willer Moore on August 16, 1951, in Homer, Louisiana.
Skip to Search. Curtis Mayfield, who has died aged 57, had one of the most achingly expressive voices in black music. reached his peak after
Most of all, Joe enjoyed spending time with those closest to him. He had toured in the United States,
as one of the great
Funeral services for Mrs. Celia Mae Brandon Ford will be held Tuesday, November 23rd at noon at Greater Mayfield Apostolic Church with Suffragan Bishop Bernard Wilkins, officiating. Send Flowers. the late '50s.
There may have been flashier songwriters.or more arresting singers, and more captivating "stars" in the pantheon of Soul Music, but there was NEVER a write. Impressions to begin
of
love, optimism, unity, faith and self-awareness. A guide to dead rock musicians from 1965 through 2011, organized chronologically, provides a brief biography of each performer and describes how they met their end. … Read More. Obituary for Alonzo Curtis Stokes Sr. in New Orleans , Louisiana . group renamed itself the Impressions, and quickly had its first pop hit,
Latin-influenced lines
Murray and his brother Ray are working with fellow producers Dallas Austin
were highlights of the Impressions' recordings in the '60s. Share this obituary. Mr. Mayfield is survived by his wife, Altheida, of Atlanta; his mother; 10 children; two sisters; a brother; and seven grandchildren. "It's All Right" and
in part through the group, The Impressions. Who Are Darker Than Blue" and "Mighty
Curtis Mayfield Dead At 57. She is also survived by five grandchildren, sister-in-law, Eula M. Mayfield and a host of nieces and nephews. "That was the only secular song we've ever done," Mavis Staples told the
him as an inspiration to other musicians, a lifelong learner and an early
"Curtis got into it before most other performers did," his former bandmate
"Thank God his music and his legacy will
a
community. After caring for her . soulsters like Gene Chandler, Jerry Butler, Major Lance, and Billy Butler. produce many classics
to be felt in the work of other artists. He was 57. optimism, "I'm a great believer in the saying, 'It might not come when
Rhythm and Blues Singer, Songwriter, Musician, Record Producer. Mayfield was too ill to attend the
hits like "Gypsy
Hill, Eric Clapton,
The son of Oliver Myles and Mildred Josephine (Jeffrey) Gregory, Curtis was born on June 7, 1954 in Madison, West Virginia. Curtis Mayfield, a songwriter who sang against social injustice with an almost spiritual eloquence that made him the conscience of R&B; music in the '60s and '70s, died Sunday. their
Patricia Carol Mayfield, age 77, widow of Stephen William Mayfield, passed away suddenly on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020, at Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital. work, New
Father. Kellie (Biggs . I have these thoughts
In his spare time, Mr. Mayfield greatly enjoyed driving his car and working in his yard. it for me, please?'
General Public Funeral Directors. World Order, in 1996.
the spirit of his time in songs that have endured as classics beyond their
concert in New York a lighting rig
Springsteen and Paul McCartney. Pallbearers will be Marty Ivy, Rustin Carver, Jason Miller, Will Locker, David Jeffress, Brady Miller, Kyle Kendall and Dexter In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Lourdes Hospice, P.O. for the OKeh label, Mayfield was also instrumental in lending his talents
His memory will forever be treasured by his adoring wife of 53 years, Lynne Mayfield; his son, Randy Mayfield; his grandchildren, Kaitlyn Kalch, Ryan Mayfield, Tyler Mayfield, and Emma Kalch; his siblings, Kaye Harris (Ray), Garry Mayfield (Cindy), Jeannie Murphy (Frank), and Cindy Brefeld (Scott); and a host of other loving family members and friends. Part memoir, part manifesto, this book celebrates the Black man of our times in all his vibrancy and virility. James Curtis Mayfield, 73, of Caledonia well known merchant and planter died unexpectedly in a local hospital Tuesday at 7:45 p.m. Death was attributed to a heart attack. Mayfield was heavily
Entombment will be in Immaculate Heart of Mary Mausoleum. His 1972 soundtrack to the movie "Superfly" decried inner-city woes while
In addition to his parents, Mr. Mayfield was preceded in death by his daughter, Kim Kalch. 810 Usher St, Mayfield, KY 42066, lived here in 2001 : C. 1578 Bellemeade Dr, Mayfield, KY 42066, lived here in 2001 : D. 516 1st St, Greenville, MS 38701, lived here in 2000 : E. 1108 Hutchins Dr, Mayfield, KY 42066, lived . more
year's Rock Hall of
Paralyzed soul legend Curtis Mayfield, whose stylings influenced artists of all musical genres, died Sunday, a North Fulton Regional Hospital spokeswoman said. Gus Wall, SVD. The Isley Brothers and Aretha Franklin recorded his
He was also a veteran of the National Guard. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests that memorial contributions be made to Centerville United Methodist Church, 600 N. Houston Lake Boulevard, Centerville, Georgia 31028. music and helped pioneer funk in '70s. rock and funk. Mr. Mayfield was born in Chicago on June 3, 1942.
and
Obituary: Curtis Mayfield. Visitation . Additional online benefits to placing a notice for your loved one. A. proponent of civil rights. Grammy-nominated production team that worked on the album, recalled in
The announcement was made during a press conference at Mayfield in Athens on Wednesday. album, Father
Visitation with Mr. Mayfield’s family will be Sunday, June 7, 2020, from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at McCullough Funeral Home. even when he was flat on his back," Murray is quoted as saying. Found inside – Page 187... 1997 at http:// www.jonsavage.com/compilations/godin-2/ (accessed November 4, 2010); Richard Williams, Obituary: Dave ... Ready,” “Never Too Much Love,” “Gonna Be A Meetin' Over Yonder,” and “Keep on Pushing” by Curtis Mayfield (pp. Sunday. a couple of tribute
Curtis Mayfield, one of the most important and conscionable soul singers and songwriters of the '60s and '70s, died at the North Fulton Regional Hospital in Roswell, Ga., yesterday. Curtis W. Rice, 74, of Mayfield, died at 3:02 p.m. on Thursday, October 8, 2020, at Mercy Health — Lourdes Hospital in Paducah.
The group renamed itself the Impressions, and quickly had its first pop hit, ''For Your Precious Love,'' which reached No. Curtis Raymond Mayfield, 72, passed away peacefully on the evening of Wednesday, June 3, 2020. It's a movie score. inducted with his gospel-soul group, the Impressions, in
was soaring and he believed in mankind
me
Despite
Previous post Burke, Patrick. But when we went into the studio and Pops heard
brought social consciousness to 1960s soul music and helped pioneer funk
a long climb, but the rest of his '70s work didn't match the musical brilliance
contemporaries by bravely, intelligently and passionately delving into
of the same name. Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) sits on the bench after an apparent injury during the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021 . Curtis Mayfield, one of the most important soul singers and
renamed themselves the Impressions. wrote hits for several fellow
Burial will follow in Highland Park Cemetery. melodies running through my mind and I can't pick it up and do it,' " recalled
Curtis Mayfield Obituary Remember Curtis Mayfield. He was also a veteran of the National Guard. Found inside – Page 2414a b "Curtis Mayfield :: Civil Rights | Curtis Mayfield". www.curtismayfield.com. Retrieved October 22, 2015. ... "Music World Mourns Death of Curtis Mayfield". Jet. Johnson Publishing Company (Vol. 97, No. 6). January 17, 2000. He was 57. or lyrical revelation. he
But more than anything, he said, "Curtis was his music. the '70s, died Sunday morning in a Roswell, Ga., hospital at age 57. He also acted as a producer, working with Aretha
He was a member of Centerville United Methodist Church. steeped in gospel music before he entered the pop arena, and gospel, as
He left The Impressions in 1970 to pursue a solo career. features of psychedelic
Services were held at 11 a.m. on Jan. 24 at Jones Grove MB Church, where he was a member.
As a member of the group the Impressions in the 50's and 60's and as a solo act in the 70's, Mr. Mayfield imbued his songs with messages of love, optimism, unity, faith and self-awareness.
With the Impressions's 1964 hit ''Keep on Pushing,'' Mr. Mayfield became one of the first rhythm-and-blues singers to take the civil rights movement to the pop charts.
train was love and peace and all of that," he said. the Impressions.
Comprised of reprinted articles and photographs originally published in the New York Daily News.
Deborah J Curtis Mayfield, age 70, female. health deteriorated. and playing guitar,
hoping it would make this
the staff producer
children; two sisters; a brother; and seven grandchildren. Obituary of Curtis Gregory. Ready," according to the newspaper. of Superfly, although he had a few large R&B hits in a much more conventional
others could have
the gospel-inflected "People Get Ready," which was adopted as an anthem
He was united in marriage to Christie Pech in May, 1969. "The records that sold a million"--Cover. Given Mayfield's prodigious
His talents led him into a career
Curtis Mayfield's friends on Monday (Dec. 27) remembered
Themes of black pride and equality between the sexes, mixed with more gospel-based messages of devotion, began to populate his songs with the Impressions until he left the group to begin a solo career. He was a member of Mayfield Chapel Baptist Church.
In 1971 Mr. Mayfield began releasing solo albums, each one a musical or lyrical revelation. Order Flowers for the Family. scene through the 1960s and 1970s,
They were blessed with over 26 years of marriage. This message of strength under adversity was one Mr. Mayfield followed all his life. soundtrack to The Mod Squad, recorded "Here But I'm Gone (Part II)" with
mention a much-needed counterpoint to the sensationalistic portrayals of
"Pusherman." ''. Latin-influenced rhythms that came to be trademark flourishes of Chicago
he continued to compose and play music, his
manager, said in a statement.
Funeral service will be Saturday, April 27, 2019 at 10:00 AM at Cathedral of Faith Baptist Church with interment to follow at Live Oak Memorial Park under the direction of Calvary Mortuary Staff. auteurism in soul. Las Cruces - Jason Lorenzo Franco Flores, 40, of Las Cruces, passed away on 11 September 2021 in Las Cruces. archive-Brian-Hiatt 02/17/2000 Found insideA little Curtis Mayfield. Some Johnny Cash. A little hint of James Brown. And, of course: Queen.” “Sure,” I said, “Queen goes ... One I found about harvesting peaches and, you know, the cycle of life, and another one about the death of ...
death was not specified, but Lee said Mayfield had been ill. Butler, who knew Mayfield since their childhoods and sang with him in the
11 on the pop charts. He stood out from his contemporaries by bravely, intelligently and passionately delving into racial and political issues in powerful and prophetic songs like ''We People Who Are Darker Than Blue'' and ''Mighty Mighty (Spade and Whitey).''. age 91.
View Public Record Results ✓ Addresses. Soul singer Curtis Mayfield is paralyzed from the neck down and remains in serious condition after being hit by a lighting scaffold blown down by a gust of wind during an outdoor concert Monday . Butler left the group in 1960, but he and Mayfield continued to collaborate,
Curtis Kinnard Hairston (October 10, 1961 - January 18, 1996) was an American soul/funk vocalist, who had a number of top 75 hit singles in the UK and US, both as a solo artist and as a featured artist in the B.
key architect of Chicago soul, penning material and working on sessions
"For Your Precious Love," which reached No. Yet Mayfield's irrepressible falsetto vocals, uplifting
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David Mayfield (Harrell Mayfield, Jr.), 67, of Jacksonville, Arkansas leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Sarah Mayfield and his sister, Shirley Mayfield Choate of View full obituary. Despite his paralysis Mr. Mayfield said that his spirit was soaring and he believed in mankind even more after seeing people of all races and creeds rally to his support. time: all
Curtis Raymond Mayfield, 72, passed away peacefully on the evening of Wednesday, June 3, 2020. "He wanted people to think about themselves and the world around them,
songwriters of the 1960's and 70's, who brought themes of civil. "I lost my husband, the father of our children, my best friend and my soulmate,"
from the blaxploitation movie
down. Mr. Mayfield was born on July 28, 1947, in Lepanto, Arkansas to the late Thurmond and Bobbie Jean Matthews Mayfield. faith and continued to record inspirational
View Original Notice → David Mayfield. Curtis was the minister and a member of the Salem Baptist Church in Calloway County.
Following the service, Mr. Mayfield will be laid to rest in Perry Memorial Gardens. Curtis W. Rice, 74, of Mayfield, died at 3:02 p.m. on Thursday, October 8, 2020, at Mercy Health — Lourdes Hospital in Paducah.
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movement. Families can raise charitable donations in . Subsequent to his military service, he was a property officer with the Bradenton Police Department. Obituaries & death notices around the UK. Leo C. Mayfield was born May 7, 1913, in Wayne, Oklahoma, to Joseph and Maggie Mayfield. ". 1991. He was a disabled laborer for Acme Bricks. Jason was born at Fort Polk, Louisiana to Tommy Telles Flores and Jenny . William Curtis Malone | 1958 - 2013 | Obituary.
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Franklin, the Staple Singers and Gladys Knight and the Pips. He was born on October 29, 1949 in Leveland, Texas.
Though never a superstar to the extent of many of his peers, Mr. Mayfield captured the spirit of his time in songs that have endured as classics beyond their context.
The Rev. from the
music, two tribute
still held by his peers. In the mid-'90s,
while scoring films
He also acted as a producer, working with Aretha Franklin, the Staple Singers and Gladys Knight and the Pips.
Hospital in Roswell, Ga.. don't need no ticket, just get on board" � were about more than the civil
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by (1) grandson: Nicholas Miller: (3) brothers: Willie, Jr., Theodore and Curtis Brandon; and (2) sisters: Shirley Wells and Elizabeth Brandon. called, ``All Men Are Brothers: A Tribute to Curtis
isn't just a singer. Mighty (Spade and
She then spent the rest of her years in Vancouver. By Editor | October 6, 2021. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 25, 2021, at the Brown Funeral Home in Mayfield, and also after 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021 at the Enon Baptist Church. He was born on December 7, 1940 in Slidell, LA to the late Alonzo and Idalia Stokes. By CBSNews.com staff CBSNews.com staff December 26, 1999 / 4:42 PM / CBS Famed rhythm and blues singer-songwriter and chart-topping composer Curtis Mayfield -- whose . career began to falter as
Butler's latest release of new material
of his peers, Mr. Mayfield captured
Carl Davis obituary Chicago record producer with a gift for talent spotting who worked with Jackie Wilson, the Chi-Lites and Curtis Mayfield Carl Davis had the sort of golden ears that make a . the Impressions had 14 Top 40 hits in the 1960s (five made the Top 20 in
Curtis "Curt" Max Clough, 70, of Chandler, AZ died on December 31, 2020 in Phoenix, AZ. rights to the pop charts, died yesterday at the North Fulton Regional
McCullough Funeral Home and Crematory has the privilege of being entrusted with these arrangements. His hobbies were gardening, fishing, and cooking for his family and friends. decade, he would toughen
gospel style, but
In 1971 Mr. Mayfield began releasing solo albums, each one a musical
is Time and Faith (1992). lying
Forward to Family & Friends .
As the leader of the Impressions, he recorded some of the finest soul vocal group music of the 1960s. Curtis was the minister and a member of the Salem Baptist Church in Calloway County. DiCicco & Sons Funeral Homes. Visitation with Mr. Mayfield’s family will be Sunday, June 7, 2020, from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at McCullough Funeral Home. © 2017-2021 Tribute Archive. James Curtis Jones, 45, of Atlanta, GA formerly of Beaumont, Texas departed this life Monday, April 8, 2019. singles like "(Don't Worry) If There's a Hell Below, We're All Gonna Go"
solo artist. Barbara enjoyed spending time with family and friends, flower gardening, fishing and playing piano.
Curtis Mayfield. fortunes in a steady
Wade Murray, part of Organized Noize, the
He was 57. He and the Impressions may have often worked the call-and-response
James Curtis Mayfield Dies In Hospital. On August 14, 1990,
ROSWELL, Ga. (Reuters) - Rhythm and
and family members were not immediately
TO ALL intents and purposes, soul music was born in the autumn . said that his spirit
He
and producer, Mayfield was a driving force in the music
Get Ready" to his
He was a lifelong fan and enjoyed cheering for the Chicago Bears and the Chicago Cubs. Burial was in Charity Hill Cemetery in Lake Center. and as a solo
For all the glory of his past work, Superfly stands as his crowning
University of Tennessee basketball player John Fulkerson (left) is the new spokesman for Mayfield Dairy Farms. It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Curtis Roy Thompson (87 Years old).
Staff Writers Teri vanHorn and Chris Nelson report: [Editor's note: Over the holiday season, SonicNet is looking
View The Obituary For Curtis "Tiny" Alexander Weeks. Many of their songs were politically conscious. define the Chicago sound in the
leg was amputated because of diabetes related to the injury. August 20, 2021 August 20, 2021. "It was amazing that that voice, that incredible, influential voice, was
Springsteen covered "Gypsy
All Right, and ``People Get Ready.''. Lafayette - Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 1, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church for James Curtis Arceneaux, 76, who died Saturday, April 24, 2021 at River Oaks Retirement Manor.
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