This Series of Post's concerns in my Opinion The Best Bands/Artists of all time.
I will write a Short Bio including the Band Members/Artist, some Facts and figures, their Histories, Links, Videos, The Tracks they made Famous, Links to Download etc etc
I will continue the series with one of the Best Soul Vocalist of all Time................CURTIS MAYFIELD.
I have been Posting for nearly 2.5 years now, and Never featured the Great Curtis Mayfield, apart from Featuring his Music in 3 Different Mixes, so its about time I Did!
THE IMPRESSION YEARS
Curtis Mayfield was Born in Chicago on 03/06/1942, he was a Singer, Song-Writer, Producer, Record Label Owner, Musician amongst other things, he Played several different Instruments including Guitar, Bass, Piano, Keyboards, Sax and Drums!
He dropped out of School in 1956 at the age of 14, to Join/Form a Band by the name of "The Roosters" there were 3 other members of the Band, The Brooks Brothers (Arthur and Richard) and the other member was Jerry Butler (who was later, to go on to great things, Musically).
Two Years later, Sam Gooden had Joined the Band and they Changed Their Name to "Jerry Butler and the Impressions" they had their First Big Hit, shortly afterwards with, "For Your Precious Love" but things were Changing again when the Brooks Brothers and Jerry Butler left the Band, with the only replacement being Fred Cash!
The Impressions had some Big hits in the years to follow, including "Gypsy Woman" Amen, "People Get Ready" I'm So Proud, "Keep On Pushing" Woman's Got Soul, "We're A Winner" Choice Of Color to name but a few!
The Impressions Recorded around 12 Albums and had about 38 Single Releases from 1962 to 1970
The Impressions Recorded around 12 Albums and had about 38 Single Releases from 1962 to 1970
This Impressions (as a Trio) Line-up lasted up until 1970, when Curtis Mayfield left for a Solo career.
Curtis Mayfield was about to go on to Bigger things as a Solo Artist!
Download some Curtis Mayfield & The Impressions!
Checkout this video, one of my Favorite Tracks!
Curtis Mayfield was about to go on to Bigger things as a Solo Artist!
Download some Curtis Mayfield & The Impressions!
Checkout this video, one of my Favorite Tracks!
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