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Brotherly Motivation
- Babyface's brother told him he would never be as good of a guitar player, motivating him to practice harder.
- His brother may have said this because Babyface is left-handed and plays guitar upside down.
Early Influences
- Babyface's early music influences included The Jackson 5, Smokey Robinson, and The Miracles.
- He sang Smokey Robinson's "Here I Go Again" in sixth grade, and his first song was inspired by it.
From Tarnish Silver to Manchild
- Babyface's high school band, Tarnish Silver, was very popular, playing proms and college events.
- Reggie Griffin invited Babyface to join Manchild, saving him from an uncertain future after high school.