born in Gary, Indiana. James Brown was an inspiration.made recording debut at 9 years. first public performance was 1963.caring,shy, emotionally immature, robbed of a childhood by demands of early fame.dad was hard, his childhood influenced him.experienced sexual things young. acts innocent/childish. Dosint  understand most sexual body behavior, had psychological, emotional instability. Lack of social skills with adults, not good at explaining himself, he likes pranks.