Although work was plentiful, the pay was poor and during the day he worked for his father as a sheet metal worker, a job that lasted for 12 years, during which time he made a few recordings for various small labels.
Work was plentiful. The pay was poor. He worked for his father as a sheet metal worker. This was during the day. A sheet metal worker was a job. This job lasted for 12 years. He made a few recordings for various small labels during 12 years.