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  1. The Impressions
    The ImpressionsAmerican soul vocal group
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    Overview

    The Impressions were an American music group originally formed in 1958. Their repertoire includes gospel, R&B, doo-wop, … See more

    History

    Jerry Butler and Curtis Mayfield met while singing in the same Chicago church choir. After singing in a number of local gospel groups, the two of them joined a doo-wop group called the Roosters in 1957, whose members i… See more

    OriginChattanooga, Tennessee, United States
    Years active1958–2018
    Deaths

    Curtis Mayfield died of diabetic complications on December 26, 1999, at the age of 57.
    Vandy "Smokey" Hampton died in East Chicago, Indiana on February 22, 2005, at the age of 55. … See more

    Personnel

    Members
    Jerry Butler (1958–1960; died 2025)
    Curtis Mayfield (1958–1970; died 1999)
    Sam Gooden (1958–2018; died 2022)… See more