About
His songs Meat Man and Ivory Tears became hits for stars of blues and rock like Waylon Jennings and Johnny Cash.
Before Fame
He formed a honky-tonk band in his teens, scraping out a living by playing around Michigan and Ohio.
Trivia
His solo works included an album titled Live at the Alabama Women's Prison, a deliberate nod to Elvis Presley whom he met when both were starting out in their careers.
Family Life
He traveled around with his father following his mother's death in his early youth.
Associated With
His major musical influences included Hank Williams and Ernest Tubb.
