Curtis Mayfield (June 3, 1942 — December 26, 1999) was an American soul-funk musician, composer, and producer from Chicago who co-founded The Impressions in 1958 and served as the group’s lead vocalist and musical director for twelve years. His songwriting and arrangements combined smooth vocal lines with intricate guitar work, establishing a template for politically […]
The Impressions were an American soul group from Chicago that launched the careers of Jerry Butler, Curtis Mayfield, and Leroy Hutson. Formed in 1958, the Impressions cut five local Butler-led singles. Mayfield emerged as a singer, songwriter, and arranger on their 1961–65 hits “Gypsy Woman,” “It’s All Right,” “Keep On Pushing,” and “People Get Ready.” […]
Leroy Hutson (born June 4, 1945) is an American R&B singer, songwriter, and producer from Newark, N.J., who emerged as the third frontman of Chicago soulsters The Impressions, which he joined in 1971 as Curtis Mayfield‘s replacement. As a solo artist, Hutson released seven albums on Mayfield’s Curtom label between 1973 and 1979, followed by […]
The Young Mods’ Forgotten Story is an album by American soul combo The Impressions, released in 1969 on Curtom. Tracklist: A1. “The Young Mods’ Forgotten Story” (2:00) A2. “Choice of Colors” (3:15) A3. “The Girl I Find” (2:37) A4. “Wherever You Leadeth Me” (2:32) A5. “Deceiving Heart” (2:49) B1. “Seven Years” (2:21) B2. “Love’s Miracle” […]
