American rhythm and blues singer, and pianist.
Born April 1st, 1927 in Houston. [ref]
Died January 3rd, 1980 at 52 years old in Houston. [ref]
Those men who, in war, seek to preserve their lives at any rate commonly die with shame and ignominy, while those who look upon death as common to all, and unavoidable, and are only solicitous to die with honour, oftener arrive at old age and, while they live, live happier. Xenophon