# 2404: Heroes of Rock #6: Curtis Mayfield

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Podcast: [Rockin' the Suburbs](https://stenobird.com/podcast/rockin-the-suburbs-757720)
Published: 2026-07-06T07:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://audioboom.com/posts/8924248
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## Resource

This is the latest installment in our Heroes of Rock Series, which examines contributors to the far reaching genre of rock. From pioneers to Superstars, little-known artists to trailblazers, one thing unites these heroes: They had the Rock inside them and they found a way to let it out. Today, Curtis Mayfield. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com . Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts and share it with your friends. Visit our website at SuburbsPod.com Email Jim & Patrick at rock@suburbspod.com Follow us on the Threads, Facebook or Instagram @suburbspod If you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984. Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again! Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com .

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