About
Soul singer in the South who created popular songs including "Sixty Minute Teaser" and "You're Gonna Want Me."
Before Fame
While living in a strongly Baptist region of Arkansas, he first learned to sing in gospel and church choirs.
Trivia
He began touring juke joints in Blytheville, Arkansas, playing with musicians like Son Seals Jr. and was discovered after moving to Chicago.
Family Life
He was one of twelve children born to a strongly Baptist Christian family in Coldwater, Mississippi.
Associated With
Buddy Guy was another well-known Chicago blues musician.