[2] He released three solo albums and was responsible for introducing the work of musician Mike Oldfield to Virgin Records.
In his late teens he attended Michigan State University where he joined and toured with the band Terminal Stations, in Brazil and Germany.
[9] In 1991 the German record label Discovery Sounds licensed and re-mastered his debut album, Knockin' on heaven's door and the subsequent release revived interest in his music.
[16] He was an established reggae, blues and rock cross-over artist and his interpretation of Bob Dylan's song "Knockin' on Heaven's Door" brought him international attention.
[17] Other songs which exemplify his work in this genre are, his version of Dylan's "I shall be released" and "If I ever needed you" co-written with Scott English, both from Back from Palookaville.