About
Best known for writing the song "Mr. Bojangles." He was an icon of Texas country music.
Before Fame
He co-founded a band called Circus Maximus in the late 1960s.
Trivia
His song Mr. Bojangles was recorded by many artists, including Garth Brooks, Frank Sinatra, Neil Diamond, Billy Joel, Robbie Williams, and Bob Dylan.
Family Life
He married Susan Streit in 1974. They had two children together.
Associated With
He was referenced in Toby Keith's song "Beers Ago" from 2012.
