Someone who could "never lose" at the South Side Talent Shows that local record execs scoured for fresh talent, Chicago's own Garland Green made a name for himself in the late sixties as a growling soul star to be reckoned with.  Ironically, he wasn't discovered at a Talent Show, but playing pool.  Legend has it that a local Barbecue Magnate named Argia B. Collins heard him while walking down the street and ultimately funded Garland's turn at the Chicago Conservatory of Music.   Here's a clip from my interview with Mr. Green.