- This award-winning singer experienced four failed marriages before meeting his last wife.
- Even though he already had three children, he was thrilled to make his wife’s dream come true when she asked for offspring of their own.
- They proudly welcomed twins but sadly the musician didn’t live long enough to see them turn into adults.
The late singer at an event, presented by American Friends of the Hebrew University, in Los Angeles, California, on November 14, 1978 | Source: Getty Images
This late musician lived an intriguing life webbed in fame and fortune. While he was loved by many, it took several years for him to find his one true love that lasted throughout the rest of his lifetime.
The singer was married more than once, and he fathered five children before his death at age 81. Although his previous marriages ended in divorce, he claimed to have been deeply in love with his wives at the time of the union.
The musician at the Canadian National Exhibition Grandstand singing the songs he loves on August 22, 1985 | Source: Getty Images
The star never doubted his love for his previous partners, but there was a compelling desire that suppressed the passion for remaining committed during his marriages. While speaking about his failed unions, he revealed that music was his mistress, a powerful one!
Neither his love for his wives nor his kids made him feel the need to save his family. Instead, he disconnected from them and obsessed over his career while feeding a burning desire to make music.