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About
Singer, vocalist, entertainer, actor, entrepreneur and socialite most distinguished for having been the lead singer of the gold-selling R&B group Pieces of a Dream. He starred in numerous stage productions throughout his career, including Broadway musicals like Don't Get God Started and Momma I Want to Sing. He also owned successful nightclubs such as Club Collage in Cologne, Germany and the Hollywood Soul Supper Club in Bangkok, Thailand.
Before Fame
He first took up singing when he was only 6 years old. After securing his first record deal at the age of 16, he initially rose to fame in the U.K., where several of his songs became instant hits. He went on to make a name for himself in the U.S. after appearing on Star Search.
Trivia
He authored an autobiographical memoir titled Getting Back to My Me. His multimillion-dollar Los Angeles home became known as "The House of David Mansion" after he installed nearly 2 dozen recreations of Michelangelo's Statue of David in its front lawn. He is a passionate supporter of the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence and also launched a volunteer network called Feed His People.
Family Life
He was raised by a single mother named Betty L. Young. He has a relative who has worked as a U.S. Congresswoman. He dated actress Tichina Arnold before they parted ways in 2008.
Associated With
His song "Easier Said than Done," off of his 2009 studio album "Just Norwood," featured stage actress and recording artist Jennifer Holliday.
