After he graduated from high school in Natchez, he enrolled at Alcorn State University, and then relocated to Minneapolis at the age of 20 where he performed with several bands including "The Mystics" and Wynd Chymes.
He enrolled at Alcorn State University. He then relocated to Minneapolis at the age of 20. He performed with several bands including "The Mystics". He performed with Wynd Chymes. He graduated from high school in Natchez.