As of 205 was residing in Nashville, TN. He is ; considered to be one of
the most respected bassists in the history of music.
Got his first music work freelancing around Detroit in the mid-1960s and joined Stevie Wonder's touring band in 1966.
In 2011 he appeared on American Idol (2002), performing during the show's "All Motown" week and supported contestant Jacob Lusk on his performance of "You're All I Need to Get By".
Played on more than 200 top 40 hits, including "Midnight Train to Georgia," by [xxxxxxxx] and "Ready to Take a Chance Again" by Barry Manilow.