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Curtis Mayfield

Songwriter and producer who scored the soundtrack of Black 1960s and 70s — "People Get Ready," Super Fly, "Move On Up."

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Born 1942 in Chicago. Wrote and produced from the Impressions through his solo career, mentoring Aretha Franklin and Gladys Knight. Paralyzed in a 1990 stage accident; continued recording into the 1990s.

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Chicago, IL, USA

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