Curtis Mayfield's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Acceptance Speech | 1999 Induction

Curtis Mayfield Acceptance Speech at the 1999 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.
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[@therealbricker]

Wow. It's amazing how he did this speech with his declining health. Hell, he died at the end of that year. Amazing guy, may he rest in peace.

[@ticesevradero]

And just how weird was his accident where he got injured

[@metropcs9079]

Thank the creator for giving this world a curtis Mayfield's...and it goes without saying thanks to his God sent parents respectively.

[@munimathbypeterfelton6251]

RIP Curtis Mayfield (1942-1999)

[@ponygon777]

What a nice and humble speech.

[@gerardmccavana4905]

A true inspiration is Curtis! A soulful guy.

[@EasyE3939]

Amazing man...

[@LeeLee19901]

Legend!

[@NextBobDylan]

❤❤

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