American singer-songwriter, guitarist, pianist and session musician
Mentioned in the song "Life Is a Rock But the Radio Rolled Me" by Reunion.
Inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on March 14, 2011. The other inductees were Darlene Love , Neil Diamond , Alice Cooper , Tom Waits and Dr. John.
Six children: daughter Blueagle (born February 20, 1972) with Carla McHenry, daughter Tina Rose and son Teddy Jack, with McCreary, daughters Sugaree Noel (b. October 9, 1982), Coco (b. January 19, 1986) and Honey (b. April 29, 1990), with Constantine.
His 1970 hit "A Song for You" has been covered by more than 200 artists.
Had undergone surgery in 2010 and suffered of a heart attack in July 2016.
Released in October 2010 a collaboration studio album with Elton John titled "The Union".
His commercial success as a songwriter began in 1969 when he wrote the song "Delta Lady" for Joe Cocker.
