He earmarks a percentage of his concert and recording royalties for charities

This foreign born permanent A- list musician/singer from a group and solo was a part of several successful bands when he was young followed by an also successful solo career. He is know for his angelic singing voice and his proficiency with a number of different instruments. He has done a lot of charity work both with other musicians from his own generation (including one he was in band with for a short while) and alone primarily for charities helping children.