“Mack” Rice was born in Clarksdale, Mississippi. In 1950, when he was 17, his family moved to Detroit where he began writing and performing R&B music. Rice joined his first singing group when still in high school, known as the Five Scalders. After graduation, he was drafted into the Army and was stationed in Germany for two years. While in the service he kept his love for music alive by forming a group called the Bobaliers. Mack worked with both Stax and Motown records throughout his career. He wrote many tunes throughout the years and is best known for his songs “Mustang Sally” and “Respect Yourself.” Rice continued to live in the Detroit area. He died at home in Detroit at the age of 82. 

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Bonny "Mack" Rice was born in Clarksdale, Mississippi on November 10th, 1933.  In 1950 when he was 17 his family moved to Detroit where he began writing and performing in the R&B field.  He worked with both Stax and Motown records throughout his career.  He wrote many songs through the years performed by and with other well-known artists.  He is best know for his songs "Mustang Sally" and "Respect Yourself".

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