Birth Place: Minden, Louisiana, U.S.A.

Associated Acts:
Ray Charles

Genres:
Soul
Rhythm & Blues

Did You Know:
He died on August 11th, 1984 in Los Angeles, California, U.S.A.
He suffer serious injuries and lasting scars from an car accident in 1952
He is most well known as the songwriter for the hit songs "Hit the Road Jack" and "Please Send Me Someone to Love"