Biography
Soul singer, songwriter, civil rights activist
Influence
Pioneered socially conscious soul music, influenced funk and hip-hop
Historical context
Soul singer, songwriter, civil rights activist Pioneered socially conscious soul music, influenced funk and hip-hop Paralyzed from the neck down in 1990 but continued to record music
Associated instruments
- Vocals
- Guitar
- Bass
Specimen note
Paralyzed from the neck down in 1990 but continued to record music