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Edward Willis Levert (born June 16, 1942) is an American singer, best known as the lead vocalist of The O'Jays. He is the father of Gerald Levert (1966–2006) and Sean Levert (1968–2008). Biography [ edit ]
Jan 5, 2024 · In 2023, rumors swirled online suggesting that Eddie Levert had died. Thankfully, they were fake and Eddie is still alive. Eddie is best known for his role as the lead vocalist of The O'Jays. Eddie is the father of Gerald Levert and Sean Levert, both of whom have passed away.
Aug 28, 2013 · In 1973, The O’Jays released Love Train, and the single became a number one hit on both the Hot 100 and R&B charts. In 1975, co-founder William Powell was forced to leave The O’Jays due to illness, dying of cancer two years later.
Sep 3, 2022 · However, member Eddie Levert caught COVID-19 during tour rehearsals, which resulted in a few tour dates getting postponed. A rep for The O’Jays confirmed to Rated R&B that Levert, 80, is still recovering from COVID-19.
Jun 29, 2007 · R&B singer Eddie Levert, founding member of The O'Jays, talks about his new book, "I Got Your Back." It's a collaboration with his son, singer Gerald Levert, who died soon after they...
Jul 26, 2022 · Eddie’s two sons, both sadly dead, formed R&B group LeVert who had a Top Ten UK hit in 1987 with Casanova. Gamble & Huff changed everything for the O’Jays.
May 20, 2022 · The O'Jays—Eddie Levert, Walter Williams, and Eric Nolan Grant—will be embarking on their farewell tour soon as final goodbye to fans.
Edward "Eddie" Levert (born June 16, 1942) is an American singer, and is the lead vocalist of the soul/funk/R&B vocal group, The O'Jays. Levert was born in Bessemer, Alabama, but was raised in Canton, Ohio.
Nov 11, 2006 · Gerald Levert, a fiery singer of passionate R&B; love songs and son of O’Jays singer Eddie Levert, died Friday. He was 40. His label, Atlantic Records, confirmed that Levert died at his home...
Apr 17, 2019 · Because the BET Lifetime Achievement Award honorees diligently worked to learn their discography and dance routines, Levert, a self-coined “straightforward singer who refrains from using a lot of runs and riffs,” believes muscle memory is the unspoken secret to The O’Jays’ success.
