Eddie Levert
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| Eddie Levert | |
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 Eddie Levert in concert with the O'Jays, 2007
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| Birth name | Edward Levert |
| Born | June 16, 1942 Bessemer, Alabama, U.S. |
| Genre(s) | Rock, R&B, Soul, blues |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, Songwriter, Musician, Producer |
| Instrument(s) | vocals, drums, piano, percussion |
| Years active | 1958 - present (as member of The O'Jays) |
| Label(s) | EMI, Philadelphia Int'l, Columbia |
| Associated acts | Gerald Levert, Levert, Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes, Teddy Pendergrass, MFSB |
Eddie Levert (born June 16, 1942) is an American singer, and is the lead vocalist of the soul/funk vocal group, The O'Jays.
Levert was born in Bessemer, Alabama, but was raised in Canton, Ohio. While attending high school, he met buddies Walter Williams, Bill Isles, Bobby Massey, and William Powell. They were motivated to sing after seeing a performance from Frankie Lymon & the Teenagers. They formed in 1958.
Levert is the father of R&B singers Gerald Levert, who died on November 10, 2006, and Sean Levert, who died on March 30, 2008.
[edit] Career with the O'Jays
The O'Jays were originally known as The Triumphs and The Mascots. They were officially known as The O'Jays after they got their name from DJ Eddie O'Jay. Their first big hit was "Lonely Drifter" which was lifted off their debut album Comin Through. The O'Jays are mainly known by their hits "Back Stabbers," "Love Train" and "For the Love of Money."
Eddie's first wife was Martha, who he wed in 1966 and is the mother of Eddie, Jr., Gerald, Sean and Kandice. His current wife is noted hairstylist Raquel Capelton, with whom he has 3 children.
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