Edmund Sylvers Musical artist

Edmund Theodore Sylvers (January 25, 1957 – March 11, 2004) was the lead singer of the 1970s family disco/soul music group The Sylvers. Born in Memphis, Tennessee, Sylvers was 15 years old when he started singing with the family-based musical group, and was 18 when he sang lead on the group's biggest hit, "Boogie Fever" (1975).Sylvers provided the voice of Marlon on the 1971–73 ABC-TV cartoon series The Jackson 5ive.Sylvers died of lung cancer at age 47. He was survived by 11 sons and daughters.

Personal facts

Birth date	January 25, 1957
Birth place	Tennessee , Memphis Tennessee , United States
Date of death	March 11, 2004
Place of death	Richmond Virginia , Virginia , United States
Hometown	California Los Angeles United States

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Musical artist

Career started	1971
Career ended	2004
associated musical artist	The Sylvers
Background	Solo singer
genre	Disco Funk Rhythm and blues Dance music Soul music
instrument	Drum kit Human voice
record label	MGM Records Capitol Records Casablanca Records