"I have lived like a king, and I have lived like a bum, and I have lived like a tramp."

Andre Williams, the septuagenarian godfather of r&b porn, spits hard-ass truths. He knows no better, having spent large chunks of his life on the streets, addicted to booze, drugs, and flesh.

The Chicago native began his musical career in mid-'50s Detroit, where he cut tracks including "Bacon Fat," "Greasy Chicken," and "Jail Bait." Whether giving the lowdown on a new dance move or swearing off 15-year-old girls, Williams lyrics were dispatched with candor, humor, and verve.