He was an incredibly damaged human being, from his father leaving when he was 7 and then his mother being bi-polar and an alcoholic. Yet somehow, he rose to become one of America’s biggest entertainers — and today, everyone knows his name… Check comments

Today, he fills arenas around the world with his golden voice and timeless classics. Many consider him one of the greatest songwriters of all time.

But his childhood was far from peaceful.

Recently, the icon opened up about his mother’s illness, his father’s violent behavior, and the times they struggled with poverty.

Fled Nazi Germany

There are good songwriters — and then there are those rare talents who can craft songs that capture the soundtrack of people’s lives, resonating across generations. The artist we’re focusing on today definitely belongs in that second category.

Beyond writing unforgettable hits, he’s enjoyed a successful solo career since the 1970s. Today, he stands as one of the world’s best-selling music artists and ranks as the fourth-best-selling solo artist in the United States, no small feat for someone who grew up with very modest means.

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