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Facts

Born June 3, 1942 • Chicago • Illinois
Died December 26, 1999 (aged 57) • Georgia
Awards And Honors Grammy Award • Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum (1999) • Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum (1991)

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