Curtis Mayfield - Traveling Soul: The Life of Curtis Mayfield
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Hardcover Book Details
- Hardcover
- 368 Pages
- Released: October 1, 2016
- Originally Released: 2016
- Publisher: Chicago Review Press
Authors:
Author: | Todd Mayfield & Travis Atria | |
Subject: | Curtis Mayfield |
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Description by OLDIES.com:
In Traveling Soul, Todd Mayfield tells his famously private father's story in riveting detail. Born into dire poverty, raised in the slums of Chicago, Curtis became a musical prodigy, not only singing like a dream but also growing into a brilliant songwriter. In the 1960s he became a pioneer, opening his own label and production company and working with many other top artists, including the Staple Singers. Curtis's life was famously cut short by an accident that left him paralyzed, but in his declining health he received the long-awaited recognition of the music industry.
Passionate, illuminating, vivid, and absorbing, Traveling Soul will doubtlessly take its place among the classics of music biography.
Customers' Ratings & Reviews:
Whenever one thinks of Curtis Mayfield, automatically it is the Impressions or Superfly that comes to mind! However, Curtis Mayfield was much more than that for he was born with so many talents which landed him the name "The Gentle Genius!" This book, written by his second son Todd, brings you inside this pioneer of not only music but civil rights as well! Curtis had a wonderful career as a singer, writer, producer and even an actor! Unfortunately, while performing at a Brooklyn, New York concert, a tall pole came down from bad weather and paralyzed Curtis neck down but his spirit continued on! Being a huge Curtis Mayfield fan, I cannot tell how much I loved this book and so will you! So, people get ready, there is a wonderful book waiting for you to read! Amen!
Product Info
- ISBN: 9781613736791
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