As per our current Database, Percy Mayfield has been died on Aug 11, 1984 (age 63).
When Percy Mayfield die, Percy Mayfield was 63 years old.
| Popular As | Percy Mayfield |
| Occupation | Songwriter |
| Age | 63 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
| Born | August 12, 1920 (Louisiana) |
| Birthday | August 12 |
| Town/City | Louisiana |
| Nationality | Louisiana |
Percy Mayfield’s zodiac sign is Leo. According to astrologers, people born under the sign of Leo are natural born leaders. They are dramatic, creative, self-confident, dominant and extremely difficult to resist, able to achieve anything they want to in any area of life they commit to. There is a specific strength to a Leo and their "king of the jungle" status. Leo often has many friends for they are generous and loyal. Self-confident and attractive, this is a Sun sign capable of uniting different groups of people and leading them as one towards a shared cause, and their healthy sense of humor makes collaboration with other people even easier.
Percy Mayfield was born in the Year of the Monkey. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Monkey thrive on having fun. They’re energetic, upbeat, and good at listening but lack self-control. They like being active and stimulated and enjoy pleasing self before pleasing others. They’re heart-breakers, not good at long-term relationships, morals are weak. Compatible with Rat or Dragon.
Best known for penning the songs Hit the Road Jack and Please Send Me Someone to Love. He had a smooth vocal style.
He began his career as a singer in Texas and signed to the Swing Time and Specialty Records labels.
His singing career was significantly hampered after sustaining serious injuries in a car accident in 1952.
He was married to three different women, the last of whom was named Tina Mayfield.
He was signed by Ray Charles to the singer's Tangerine Records label, primarily as a Songwriter.
