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We all have our demons, the famous just get theirs publicized... i.e. Johnny Cash, George Jones, etc etc etc.

Whether or not you like his music, he did a lot of good starting in the late 60's that continued until his death that you don' t hear much about. Toured Viet Nam several times and after MLK was shot, did much to stop rioting in several cities around the country. He preached black capitalism and black pride when it wasn't really in vogue.
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