He
is a songwriter and vocalist born in Dothan,
Alabama.When he was young he and his friend, Bobby Goldsboro
formed the band The Webs.They learned Roy
Orbison
songs and when he toured in Dothan they were asked to
become his touring band.They became the Candymen and he
became Roy
Orbison's
tour manager.He wrote songs for the Candymen
and Roy
Orbison
and then he was introduced to the group Classics IV.He co-wrote "Spooky" and
"Stormy" which were both hits for Classics IV, as well as
providing hit songs for B.J. Thomas and Billy Joe Royal.In 1970 he brought together session
musicians to form Atlanta
Rhythm Section , who had hits with songs such as "So Into
You" and "Imaginary Lover".He is their manager and producer and his name is listed
first on all the songwriting credits of the songs.A list of albums he has appeared in
and/or produced over the years include Champagne Jam, Dog Days, Red Tape
and Rock and Roll Alternative by Atlanta Rhythm Section, Candymen
Bring Your Candypower by The Candymen, Mamas & Papas/Soul Train
by Classics IV and Most of All by B.J. Thomas.
