CHICAGO (AP) – Veteran rhythm-and-blues singer Tyrone Davis died Wednesday, four months after he suffered a stroke that left him in a coma, his business partner said. He was 66.

Davis’ began his career in the 1960s, and his baritone voice and romantic singing style made him popular in the 1970s. He was known for the hits “Can I Change My Mind” and “Turn Back the Hands of Time” for the Dakar label.

Davis’ moved to Columbia Records in 1976, where he recorded several hits, including “Give It Up (Turn It Loose)” and the ballad “In the Mood.”

His popularity faded in the 1980s, and he was released by Columbia. However, he continued to record.

He was promoting his latest release when he suffered the stroke, according to Graham.

Born in Greenville, Miss., Davis came under the influence of blues legends Bobby “Blue” Bland, Little Milton and Otis Clay. He sang at clubs in Chicago before landing his first recording contract.