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Percy Mayfield was born on 12 August, 1920 in Minden, Louisiana, USA, is a soundtrack,music_department. Discover Percy Mayfield's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 64 years old?

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Occupation soundtrack,music_department
Age 64 years old
Zodiac Sign Leo
Born 12 August, 1920
Birthday 12 August
Birthplace Minden, Louisiana, USA
Date of death 11 August, 1984
Died Place Los Angeles, California, USA
Nationality United States

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Who Is Percy Mayfield's Wife?

His wife is Tina (? - ?), ? (? - ?) ( divorced), Willie Mae Atlas (? - ?) ( divorced) ( 1 child)

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Percy Mayfield Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Percy Mayfield worth at the age of 64 years old? Percy Mayfield’s income source is mostly from being a successful Soundtrack. He is from United States. We have estimated Percy Mayfield's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Source of Income Soundtrack

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1920

R&B singer/songwriter Percy Mayfield was born August 21, 1920 in Minden, Louisiana. His mother was a singer. Percy showed a real talent for poetry as a youth; this naturally led to him writing and singing his own songs. Mayfield started his musical career performing in Texas.

1941

He moved to Los Angeles, California in 1941 and lived with his sister before his career took off.

1947

In 1947 he recorded "Two Years of Torture" for the small Swing Time label; it sold well enough to persuade music producer Arthur Rupe to sign Percy to his Specialty Records label in 1950. Noted for his Smooth vocal style and sharp and thoughtful lyrics, Mayfield had a #1 hit on the R&B charts with the mournful number "Please Send Me Someone To Love" that same year.

1952

In 1952 Percy was seriously injured in an automobile accident which left him with a severe facial disfigurement that limited his ability to perform live. However, he soldiered on as a prolific songwriter. Among his most memorable compositions are "Lost Love," "What a Fool Was I," "Cry Baby," "Big Question," "Hide Nor Hair," "At The Club," and "Danger Zone.

1955

Mayfield worked for the Chess label from 1955-56 and Imperial Records in 1957.

1961

" Percy hit paydirt with the extremely catchy and sassy "Hit The Road Jack", which became a massive smash for Ray Charles in 1961 (it peaked at #1 on the US Billboard pop charts for two weeks).

1970

He continued to pen minor R&B chart hits throughout the 1970s for RCA and Atlantic and performed live on a limited basis.

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