He entered Drury University in 1971 to major in music.His degree was awarded in 2012, Prior to that, the university had honored him as Distinguished Alumni in 1998, and an honorary doctorate in music the following year.
He entered Drury University in 1971 to major in music, and his busy lifestyle made him extend his degree up until 1981. Before that, the university had awarded him as Distinguished Alumni in 1998, and got him an honorary doctorate in music the following year.