Complete Curtis Mayfield Years

Import collection from the 'first family of Soul' containing their complete Curtis Mayfield-related recordings on one disc. The Five Stairsteps set the bar with their unique brand of dance and harmonies that would be emulated by all future young acts and in particular the Jackson 5. The group consisted of Abbe, pronounced Aloha, (17) the oldest and only female, next was Clarence Jr.. (16), James (15), Dennis (14) and Kenneth (13). Papa Stairstep played bass guitar and Mama also occasionally sang with the group on stage fulfilling the roles of fellow musicians, chaperones, moral guardians and devoted parents. Mama also brought stability on the road with her famous family feasts feeding the children, their friends and fellow acts the Manhattans and the Spinners with her signature spaghetti and meatballs. Passion Music.