- In 1991 he was arrested for assaulting his girlfriend.
- In 1993 he received one year in jail and five years probation for hitting a pedestrian while driving drunk.
- In 1996 he was arrested for cocaine possession.
- Elected to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1991.
- Is referenced in the song "Life Is A Rock But the Radio Rolled Me" by Reunion.
- Moved to Detroit as a child. Joined a group called The Falcons when he was a teenager.
- Father of six children.
- His earliest music experience was in Baptist church choirs. His home life as the youngest of 11 children was less uplifting.
- His cover version of "Hey Jude" was Duane Allman's idea.
- Was friends with Arthea Franklin, Solomon Burke, and Otis Redding.
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