Eddie Levert Musical artist

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. 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.

Personal facts

Birth dateJune 16, 1942
Birth place
Bessemer Alabama , United States

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Musical artist

Career started1958
associated musical artist
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Teddy Pendergrass
MFSB
LeVert
Gerald Levert
BackgroundSolo singer
genre
Blues
Gospel
Rhythm and blues
Rock music
Soul music
instrument
Drum kit
Percussion instrument
Piano
Singing
record label
Columbia Records
EMI
Philadelphia International Records

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