Musician. General Caine was an American music group fronted by McDowell, who named the group in tribute to an officer who had supported his artistic ambitions when he was at military school. He first formed Booty People with several future members of War and released one album for MCA Records. After a brief appearance at Capitol Records with one single released called "Where's The Beef?" they signed a recording contract with Motown Records and released the album 'In Full Chill' featuring the anti-drug anthem "Crack Killed Applejack" which prompted then first lady Nancy Reagan to invite the group to the White House for a "Just Say No to Drugs" rally. The group's next album 'Wide Open' spawned a hit with the romantic ballad, "Close Your Eyes". In the late 1980s McDowell left the music industry to pursue a career as a bailbondsman in his hometown of San Bernardino, California. A transient, seeking shelter from the cold, entered the offices to find the bodies of McDowell and his nephew who were killed during a robbery. The murders remain unsolved.
Musician. General Caine was an American music group fronted by McDowell, who named the group in tribute to an officer who had supported his artistic ambitions when he was at military school. He first formed Booty People with several future members of War and released one album for MCA Records. After a brief appearance at Capitol Records with one single released called "Where's The Beef?" they signed a recording contract with Motown Records and released the album 'In Full Chill' featuring the anti-drug anthem "Crack Killed Applejack" which prompted then first lady Nancy Reagan to invite the group to the White House for a "Just Say No to Drugs" rally. The group's next album 'Wide Open' spawned a hit with the romantic ballad, "Close Your Eyes". In the late 1980s McDowell left the music industry to pursue a career as a bailbondsman in his hometown of San Bernardino, California. A transient, seeking shelter from the cold, entered the offices to find the bodies of McDowell and his nephew who were killed during a robbery. The murders remain unsolved.
Bio by: Louis du Mort
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