American soul, R&B and blues singer. Born on May 4th,1938 in Greenville, Mississippi, U.S.A. Died on February 9th, 2005 in Hinsdale, Illinois, U.S.A. of complications by a stroke. In his highly prolific career he recorded more than 25 studio albums and scored three No.1 R'n'B hits at Billboard chart viz. Can I Change My Mind (1968), Turn Back The Hands Of Time (1970) and Turning Point (1975). Initially discovered by Carl Davis and signed at Dakar Records in 1968, he released more than 25 singles there, most of them produced by Willie Henderson. Mid 1970's he switched to Columbia where he recorded seven albums produced by Leo Graham. In 1982 he was signed at Highrise and in 1996 at Malaco Records. He was the brother of Facts Of Life's Jean Davis.