When the interviewer tells him he’s challenging James Brown for the title of Hardest Working Man in show business and asks why he stays so busy? His answer is simple, “Keeps me outta trouble,” he says. The questions pass with a newly revitalized G. He would not have “Gotten out the block” if he didn’t actually have “something to offer in his own right.” The business has taught him one thing for sure. No hiding for the son of the legendary Eddie Levert of the O’Jays. His pride in his fathers accomplishments are written all over his face as he passionately reminds us that his first group was named Levert and he uses his first and last name. He’s more frustrated and annoyed with those who ask that question, than those who make the reference. Until asked whether he gets tired or frustrated about people always mentioning his father when talking about him. He starts answering questions with the guardedness of a pro. Dressed in jeans and a button down striped shirt, a beautiful diamond earring and an exquisite bracelet, his casual simplicity is more reminiscent of a suburban weekender than a major R&B sex symbol. Too Damn Good, I’d Give Anything, Made to Love You, himself, Gerald Levert. I feel like Loretta Divine in “Waiting to Exhale” when she walks away from Gregory Hines but looks back to check if he’s watching, One look in the closet mirror confirms, He’s Watching! Mr. He takes his designated “hot” seat with the grace and skepticism of a panther in captivity. He’s tired but his perceptive gaze doesn't miss the interviewer, in the corner getting wired for sound, or the producer, around the corner, half-in/half-out of the bathroom, whispering about the questions. The chocolate Teddy Bear of love walks into the room methodically. He was 40 years old.A Teddy Bear Squeezed: Gerald Levert on love, life, and his new album by D-the-VIP In February 2007, an autopsy report conducted by the Cuyahoga County coroner’s office concluded that Levert’s death was caused by a fatal combination of prescription narcotics and over-the-counter drugs. Initial reports stated that Levert had died of an apparent heart attack. On November 10, 2006, Gerald Levert was found dead in his bed at his Cleveland, Ohio home when his cousin tried to wake him.The trio released the album Levert-Sweat-Gill the same year, selling over two million copies. In 1997, Levert teamed up again with fellow singers Keith Sweat and Johnny Gill, to form the supergroup, LSG.Gerald wrote and produced songs for other artists such as Patti LaBelle, Barry White, Stephanie Mills, Anita Baker, Teddy Pendergrass, James Ingram, Freddie Jackson, The Rude Boys, and New Edition.It didn’t receive a wide release, but still stands the test of time as an anthem for holding steadfast to your relationship, especially through the bad times. He enjoyed much success with hits like I’d Give Anything (To Fall in Love) and the R&B chart-topping duet with his father, Baby Hold On To Me.īut it was on his 2001 album, Gerald’s World, that the single Made To Love You appeared. He’s also known for his talented sons, Gerald and Sean, two of the three-member R&B/New Jack Swing group, Levert, popular in the 80s.Īfter seven studio albums and songs like the top five pop hit, Casanova, Gerald embarked on a solo career in 1991. The theme for Song Lyric Sunday this week is “ Touch/Feel.” ~~~Įddie Levert is known for more than his sixty-plus year career with the legendary R&B group, The O’Jays. For complete rules or to join in the fun, click here. Song Lyric Sunday was created by Helen Vahdati from This Thing Called Life One Word at a Time and author Jim Adams from A Unique Title For Me is our current guest host.
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