(January 21, 1942-April 2, 2003)
Died of a heart attack
Best known for recording ‘War’
Recorded ‘Agent Double O Soul,’ ’25 Miles,’ ‘Hell Up In Harlem,’ ‘Eye To Eye Contact’ and ‘Happy Radio’

He recorded ‘War’ because Motown thought the song was too controversial for the Temptations to release as a single.
Despite its anti-war meaning, ‘War’ was used for an NFL commercial and featured in the film 'Rush Hour.'
He performed at Liza Minnelli and David Gest’s wedding ceremony.
He contributed to a ‘Mousercise’ children’s workout album produced by Disney.
His songs were sampled by several hip-hop artists.

He had a distinctively gritty and soulful singing voice.
He was among the first artists to record a socially conscious song for Motown Records.
His song ‘War’ hit #1 on the US pop chart.
He was twice nominated for a Grammy Award.
He served in the United Stats Army.

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