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I mean it was never physical abuse, but it was a lot of raising kids when he was on the road., RIP Ms Martha Levert My sincere prayers and condolences goes out to the entire Levert family sending my love to you all. 13 July 1966 Born In Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, United States Died 10 November 2006 (aged 40) Gerald Levert (July 13 1966 - November 10 2006) was an rhythm and blues singer, one of several from the musical Levert family. While, further investigation showed that, he died of a fatal combination of prescription narcotics and other over-the-counter drugs. You get to be reunited with both of your sons my daddy and uncle Sean and We gained another Angel!, Heaven gained another Angel this morning Granny, I love you. Levert was born to the frontman of the O'Jays, Eddie Levert,[1] and his wife Martha in Dayton, Ohio, on July 13, 1966. He also managed to make room for a duet with labelmate Miki Howard, recording the number four single "That's What Love Is." And in front of thousands of people, I got a chance to - I could kiss him, rub his head and that hug, that father and son hug, that my child hug, my baby hug. He was also a part of LSG, an R&B musical group comprising Keith Sweat, Johnny Gill, and Levert. Nonetheless, that single set up a deal with Atlantic Records the following year, and it could not have been a better move. Listen, you know, you don't get your heart broken if you try to go against you, right? His father Eddie was a vocalist and lead arranger of the long-standing R&B group the OJays. ", In 1997 he and singers Johnny Gill and Keith Sweat formed LSG. Our Locations | COX: Yeah (unintelligible) did. We dont have any upcoming events for this artist right now. Mr. EDDIE LEVERT (Lead Vocalist, The O'Jays; Author, "I Got Your Back: A Father and Son Keep it Real About Love, Fatherhood, Family, and Friendship"): Some of my greatest moment, some of my most creative moments, some of my most joyous moments were with him on stage. I expect them to be on moms level. His father, Eddie Levert, is the lead singer of the 1970s soul group The O'Jays. But thats why I made it a point to have the kind of relationship that I have with my sons. It was a tribute to your late son, Gerald. Mr. LEVERT: You want it? Further, he had dark brown colored eyes and the color of his hair is black. July 13, 1966 in Cleveland, OH. Bettina Wiesenthal-Birch/NPR However, he had 3 children. Our Staff | But Gerald died suddenly in November of 2006. He belongs to American nationality and follows Christianity. That to me was a great moment for the group because we stepped over into another arena as far as R&B groups are concerned. This text may not be in its final form and may be updated or revised in the future. On November 10, 2003 (exactly three years prior to his death), Levert's final acting role that aired during his life was when he appeared in an episode of The Parkers, He played T's father in the episode and comes for a visit to start a new band with T. On November 10, 2006, Gerald Levert was found dead in his bed at his house in Cleveland, Ohio. We have the dancers. Accidental drug mix killed R&B singer Levert. How are - and then they'll say, how are you doing? It's a book about love, fatherhood, family and friendship. His father Eddie was a vocalist and lead arranger of the long-standing R&B group the OJays. Eddie Levert founded one of the greatest singing groups in R&B history. The mother of the late Gerald and Sean Levert has passed away. It was sort of disappointing but they loved it. Formerly a number four country hit for Boy Howdy under the title "She'd Give Anything," Gerald's version managed a pop Top 30 hit. Some user-contributed text on this page is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License; additional terms may apply. Levert was also part of the R&B group Black Men United. Eddie Levert said he cherished their work together. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. In addition to his impressive string of hits, the Cleveland, OH, native rendered his services as songwriter, vocalist, and producer to many artists, such as the O'Jays, Barry White, Stephanie Mills, Troop, Teddy Pendergrass, the Winans, Patti Labelle, Rude Boys, and on and on. His label, Atlantic Records, confirmed the death, but no further details were released. Accuracy and availability may vary. His father, Eddie Levert, is the lead singer of the 1970s soul group The O'Jays. Don't even try it. Their self-titled album sold more than two million copies. I went into the music business thinking that as soon as we cut that group's record, you were a hit and you were famous and you were getting all of this great money and everything was okay. Martha Lee (Byrd) Levert age 74, passed away on January 2, 2020 in Canton, Ohio. Son of an O'Jay and the leader of Levert whose passionate, world-class soul vocals gave him a flair for slow jams and love ballads. [12] In June 2007, a book Gerald was working to complete entitled, I Got Your Back: A Father and Son Keep it Real About Love, Fatherhood, Family, and Friendship, was released. Furthermore, his Twitter handles @LEVERT_MUSIC also have more than 3.9k followers. Memorial Service: Friday, November 17, 2006 12 O'Clock Noon, Please click this link to sign his Official Guest Book by E.F. Boyd Funeral Home who is handling his service. Further, he was the son of Eddie Levert. 2023 ESSENCE Communications Inc. All Rights Reserved. ", Obama on fiscal cliff: Congress, I warned you, Ebola toll rises in 'unprecedented' outbreak. Gerald Levert (July 13, 1966 - November 10, 2006) was an American R&B singer, one of several from the musical Levert family. At the age of 15, he moved to Cleveland to live with his brother Eddie Levert Sr. Son of an O'Jay and the leader of Levert whose passionate, world-class soul vocals gave him a flair for slow jams and love ballads. Apart from it, he was also inducted into the class of the Rhythm and Blues Music Hall of Fame in 2013. By clicking Sign Up, you agree to our #RIPGrandmaMartha please keep my family in your prayers, A post shared by Carlysia Levert (@carlysialevert) on Jan 2, 2020 at 12:07pm PST. In 1997, Levert teamed up again with fellow singers Keith Sweat and Johnny Gill, to form the supergroup, LSG. Also Known As. He was 40. 11 Pop),[4] "Funny", "Mr. Too Damn Good to You", "U Got That Love", and a remake of R. Kelly's "I Believe I Can Fly", along with gospel singer Yolanda Adams. Obituary. Our Calendar | Gerald Levert, a fiery singer of passionate R&B; love songs and son of OJays singer Eddie Levert, died Friday. The group's hits included the 1987 song "Casanova," which hit the Top Five on the pop charts. And he was in pieces, you know what I'm saying? Some of his best albums are; In My Songs (2007), Private Line (1991), Groove On (1994), Love & Consequences (1998), and Geralds World (2001). By mistake, he had taken a lethal Gerald was a hard worker. Gerald Levert sang with his brother, Sean Levert, and friend Marc Gordon in the R&B trio LeVert. Something to Talk About, recorded with his father, followed that June. But the first thing I need to know from you is - because I'm looking at your eyes to see if you got any rest after that performance Tuesday night at the BET Awards. But he is sorely missed by myself and - I'm pretty sure a lot of his fans and the - and a lot of my peers are very sympathetic and very, you know, they are standing by me and they all come up and say, how are you really doing? Over his two-decade music career, Levert sold millions of albums and had numerous R&B; hits. ", His most recent album was 2005's "Voices. Profession-wise, Gerald also chose the musical field like his parents. Further, he has Cancer as his zodiac sign. Gerald Edward Levert (July 13, 1966 November 10, 2006) was an American singer-songwriter and producer. Smith-McNeal Funeral Home honors Gerald Levert who passed on November 10, 2006, at his home in Cleveland, Ohio. Gerald Levert (July 13, 1966 - November 10, 2006) was an American R&B singer, one of several from the musical Levert family. Gerald Levert (July 13, 1966 - November 10, 2006) was an American R&B singer, one of several from the musical Levert family. Eddie Levert and author Lyah Beth LeFlore in the NPR West studio. Martha was born on June 5, 1945 in Boligee, Alabama. They called it "I Got Your Back.". Gerald Levert NEW YORK (AP) Gerald Levert, the fiery singer of passionate R&B love songs and the son of O'Jays singer Eddie Levert, died on Friday. Gerald J. Lovern, 73, died peacefully Wednesday morning surrounded by his loving family. But they didnt want to hear that; they wanted to be in show business., Gerald Levert was known for his sensual, romantic songs, but unlike Luther Vandross, whose voice and songs were more genteel, Leverts music was explosive and raw -- his 2002 album was titled The G Spot., When we would do shows together, we would get on stage and battle for the hearts of women, Downing said. And through his whole message, he was very emotional. Member Of. Absolutely. His father is the third cousin of Cleveland Cavaliers basketball star, Caris LeVert. The news was confirmed by Carlysia Levert, the granddaughter of Martha, on her Instagram page. [Click Here]. He was one of the greatest voices of our time, who sang with unmatched soulfulness and power, as well as a tremendously gifted composer and an accomplished producer., Its very sad. Reginald Reggie Scott Levert was born in Detroit, Michigan on June 21, 1958 to Blanche Boykin and Samuel Lewis Scott. He - almost to his death, you know? The album Private Line went the number one hit on the R&B chart. Select the newsletters you'd like to receive: By clicking Subscribe Now, you agree to our, I Got Your Back: A Father and Son Keep it Real About Love, Fatherhood, Family, and Friendship,. Terms of Use | Even though Gerald was still maturing as a vocalist, his powerful, stirring delivery on the single is worthy of praise. Levert's brother and former founding LeVert member Sean Levert accepted in his late brother's behalf. 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