Known as "Pops", he played with The Young Rascals ,[1][2] The Crusaders[3] and the Macon Rhythm Section.
[4] The Young Rascals were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame May 6, 1997.
[6] He has played on albums by Aretha Franklin, George Benson, Ron Wood, Al Jarreau, Bobby Womack, Terry Bradds, Larry Carlton, Joe Sample, Smokey Robinson, Bette Midler, Gregg Allman, Bob Dylan, B.
Popwell appeared in the movie Hard to Hold with Rick Springfield.
[9] Popwell wrote "Feelin Funky" on The Crusaders album Those Southern Knights.