Soulman Curtis Mayfield was the leader of the singing trio The Impressions in the 1960s. He achieved his greatest fame in the 1970s as a solo artist, with his sultry, funky soul, characteristic high-pitched voice and original guitar playing. He became paralyzed in 1990 when part of the lighting installation fell on him during a performance. After that another album was released: New World Order from
… 1996. Curtis Mayfield died on December 26, 1999 from the consequences of a stroke. The compilation "Beautiful brother: The Essential Curtis Mayfield" features his greatest hits, including Superfly, Pusherman, Freddie's Dead and People Get Ready. (WvdZ)more
