Blues drummer who went from being an in-demand session player to a solo act, and then to an inspirational preacher.
He started his music career touring with Eddy Raven and later worked with Chet Atkins.
He had less success with his solo albums, his only single peaking at #85 on the Hot Country Songs chart.
He grew up in Lexington, North Carolina.
He worked as a session musician with Ray Charles, Dolly Parton, and many other well-known singers.
