About
Guitarist and trailblazer who helped create the sound of rock 'n' roll who performed with the likes of Bo Diddley.
Before Fame
He was in and out of orphanages as a child and was a frequent runaway.
Trivia
He initially wanted to play the trumpet but could not afford to buy one.
Family Life
He was survived by his wife Marie.
Associated With
He was contemporaries with the volatile Ike Turner.
