Birth Name: Curtis Lee Mayfield
Occupation: Funk Singer
Place Of Birth: Chicago
Date Of Birth: June 3, 1942
Date Of Death: December 26, 1999
Cause Of Death: N/A
Ethnicity: Black
Nationality: American
Curtis Mayfield was born on the 3rd of June, 1942. He was famous for being a Funk Singer. 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.
Curtis Mayfield was born in Chicago. 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.”
Curtis Mayfield was a Gemini and was born in the Silent Generation.
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Childhood
Curtis Mayfield was born in 1940s. The early 1940s were dominated by World War II. Following the end of the war, it was the start of the Baby Boomer years and technology advancements such as the jet engine, nuclear fusion, radar, rocket technology and others later became the starting points for Space Exploration and Improved Air Travel. The 40s also brought us the Slinky, Velcro, Jeep, Tupperware and Frisbee. Discover what happened on this day.
Curtis Lee Mayfield is part of the Silent Generation, which followed after the G.I. Generation. As young adults during the McCarthy Era, many members of this generation felt it was dangerous to speak out. They were too young to see action in World War II and too old to participate in the fun of the Summer of Love.
Education
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Family
Curtis Mayfield’s mother’s name is unknown at this time and his father’s name is under review. We will continue to update information on Curtis Mayfield’s parents.
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Personal Life
Like many famous people and celebrities, Curtis Mayfield kept his personal life private. Once more details are available, we will update this section.
Curtis Mayfield was born in the Year of the Horse.
Fast Facts
| REAL NAME: | Curtis Lee Mayfield |
| NICKNAME: | Curtis |
| RELIGION: | Unknown |
| AGE GENERATION: | Silent Generation |
| BIRTH SIGN: | Gemini |
| BIRTH DAY: | Wednesday |
| DEATH DAY: | Sunday |
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Horoscope
Zodiac Sign: Curtis Mayfield was a Gemini. People of this zodiac sign like music, books, magazines, chatting, short trips and dislike being alone, repetition and routine. The strengths of this sign are being gentle, affectionate, curious, adaptable, able to learn quickly, while weaknesses can be nervous, inconsistent and indecisive. The greatest overall compatibility with Gemini is Sagittarius and Aquarius.
Chinese Zodiac: Curtis Mayfield was born in the Year of the Dragon. People born under this sign are seen as warm-hearted and easygoing. Independence is one of their greatest strengths, but sometimes they're overly frank with others.
Ruling Planet: Curtis Mayfield had a ruling planet of Mercury and has a ruling planet of Mercury and by astrological associations Wednesday is ruled by Mercury. In Astrology, Mercury is the planet that rules our mindset. People who are born with Mercury as the ruling planet have communication skills, intellect and cleverness.
Curtis Mayfield’s birth sign is Gemini and he had a ruling planet of Mercury.
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