Michael William Maxfield[1] (23 February 1944 – 2 December 2023)[2] was an English composer, songwriter and guitarist, who came to fame as a member of The Dakotas.
Whilst residing in Heaton Moor, Manchester, Maxfield's daughter Lucy (age 9) was tragically struck by a car and killed in 1997.
In 2006 Maxfield suffered a serious stroke leaving him wheelchair bound and ending his career as a musician.
After developing complications from dementia Maxfield died in December 2023, at the age of 79.
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