Levert is still performing and touring with The O'Jays well as performing as a solo artist. starred in the movie Fighting Temptations as the singing barbers, alongside Cuba Gooding Jr. Throughout Eddie Levert's career, The O'Jays have released ten Gold Albums, with nine eventually going Platinum and ten No. On January 29, 2011, The O'Jays received the "Trumpet Lifetime Achievement Award". In 2009, The O'Jays were awarded BET's 'Lifetime Achievement Award' and Eddie Levert was awarded the "Heroes and Legends Pacesetter Award". Later in 2008, Eddie and his late son Gerald were presented with "Best Duo or Group" Image Award. In 2008, Eddie's son Sean died as a result of being denied needed prescription medication by government officials in Ohio. In 2007, Eddie and son Gerald's album recorded in 2006, "Something to Talk About" was released followed by the publication of the book "I Got Your Back" co-authored by Eddie and son Gerald. as Frank Rosalie Washington as Faye Jenkins Mickey Jones as Scooter James E. Rue McClanahan as Nancy Stringer Angie Stone as Alma Mitchah Williams as Jimmy B. In 2006, upon returning from a South African tour with sons Gerald and Sean, Eddie's son Gerald died due to interactions between his prescribed medications. as Joseph Melba Moore as Bessie Cooley Wendell Pierce as Reverend Paul Lewis Lou Myers as Homer T. In 1992 Eddie and son Gerald recorded "Baby Hold On to Me" which was a No. They met Marc Gordon recording under the group name LeVert – four of their seven albums went platinum. In 1984, Levert's two sons Gerald and Sean, both still in high school, announced that they wanted to follow their father's musical background. Their EMI debut album, "Let Me Touch You", went to number three R&B and included "Lovin' You", which became a number-one R&B hit in the summer of 1987. The O'Jays later signed with EMI-Manhattan Records and Levert and Williams began co-writing and producing their own tracks. In 1969, The O'Jays signed with Philadelphia International Records where they began to release records under the new label. as Darrin Hill, (on stage left to right) Lou Myers as Homer T., Dave Sheridan as Bill, Mike Epps as Lucius, Eddie Levert, Sr. The Mascots' popularity grew as their music was broadcast on Cleveland radio stations. They traveled to Cincinnati to canvas King Records whose President Sid Nathan changed their name to The Mascots and signed them to his label. The Triumphs played locally in Canton opening for different acts, playing 'sock hops'. While at high school, he teamed up with classmates Walter Williams, William Powell, Bobby Massey and Bill Isles to form a group called the Triumphs. As Levert continued singing into his teenage years, he became a recognized voice in the church choir, sang in school plays and performed regularly on a gospel radio show. He attended church regularly and eventually joined the church choir. The OJays are a group, originally formed in Canton, Ohio, U.S.A. The Fighting Temptations has been added to your Cart Add a gift receipt for easy returns New & Used (12) from 5.99 FREE Shipping on orders over 25.00 shipped by Amazon. Levert was born in Bessemer, Alabama, but was raised in Canton, Ohio, where he moved at the age of six. He is the father of Gerald Levert (1966–2006) and Sean Levert (1968–2008). Gerald Levert, LeVert, Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes, Teddy Pendergrass, MfsbĮdward Willis Levert (born June 16, 1942) is an American singer, best known as the lead vocalist of The O'Jays.Edward Willis Levert (born June 16, 1942) is an American singer, best known as the lead vocalist of The O'Jays. Philadelphia Int'l, Columbia, Twenty Two Recordings, EMI, Philadelphia Int'l One of the founders and lead singers of the legendary R&B group The O’Jaysġ958–present (as member of The O'Jays), 1958–present 0:00 / 3:28 Angie Stone + Eddie Levert Sr (of The O'Jays)- Rain Down helen p 3.
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