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Gerald Levert
Levert on the cover of his 1999 solo album, G
Background information
Birth name	Gerald Levert
Born	July 13, 1966(1966-07-13)
Origin	Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Died	November 10, 2006 (aged 40)(age 41)
Genre(s)	R&B, soul
Occupation(s)	Singer, songwriter, producer
Instrument(s)	Voice
Years active	1984-2006
Label(s)	Atlantic, EastWest, Elektra
Associated acts	LeVert, LSG
Website	GeraldLevert.com

Gerald Levert (July 13, 1966 - November 10, 2006) was an American R&B singer, one of several from the musical Levert family. His father, Eddie Levert, is the lead singer of the 1970s soul group The O'Jays. Gerald Levert sang with his brother, Sean Levert, and friend Marc Gordon in the R&B trio LeVert. He was also a part of LSG, an R&B musical group comprising Keith Sweat, Johnny Gill, and Levert. Gerald is often confused as Loyd Gilreath from Qwest. Image File history File links Geraldlevert. ... This article is about the year. ... is the 194th day of the year (195th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1966 (MCMLXVI) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar) of the 1966 Gregorian calendar. ... Cleveland redirects here. ... Motto: (Out Of Many, One) (traditional) In God We Trust (1956 to date) Anthem: The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington D.C. Largest city New York City None at federal level (English de facto) Government Federal constitutional republic  - President George Walker Bush (R)  - Vice President Dick Cheney (R) Independence from... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... is the 314th day of the year (315th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Contemporary R&B is a music genre of American popular music, the current iteration of the genre that began in the 1940s as rhythm and blues music. ... For other uses, see Soul (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Singer (disambiguation). ... A songwriter is someone who writes the lyrics to songs, the musical composition or melody to songs, or both. ... In the music industry, a record producer (or music producer) has many roles, among them controlling the recording sessions, coaching and guiding the musicians, organizing and scheduling production budget and resources, and supervising the recording, mixing and mastering processes. ... A musical instrument is a device constructed or modified with the purpose of making music. ... The word voice can be used to refer to: Sound: The human voice. ... This article is about the year. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... In the music industry, a record label is a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. ... Atlantic Records (Atlantic Recording Corporation) is an American record label, and operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Warner Music Group. ... East West Records is an American record label, owned by Warner Music Group, and operates under WMGs Independent Label Group. ... Elektra Records is an American record label owned by Warner Music Group, and today operates under Atlantic Records Group. ... LeVert is an R&B group, formed in Ohio in 1984, comprising of Sean and Gerald Levert, the sons of OJays founder Eddie LeVert, as well as Marc Gordon. ... This article is about the R&B group. ... is the 194th day of the year (195th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1966 (MCMLXVI) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar) of the 1966 Gregorian calendar. ... is the 314th day of the year (315th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Contemporary R&B is a music genre of American popular music, the current iteration of the genre that began in the 1940s as rhythm and blues music. ... Eddie Levert (born June 16, 1942 in Bessemer, Alabama) is an American singer, and is the lead singer of the soul/funk band The OJays. ... Year 1970 ([[Rf 1970 == January 1 - The Unix epoch begins at 00:00:00 UTC January 2 - The last studio performance of The Beatles oman numerals|MCMLXX]]) was a common year starting on Thursday (link shows full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the novel Soul Music. ... The OJays is a popular Philadelphia soul group, originally consisting of Walter Williams (born August 25, 1942), Bill Isles, Bobby Massey, William Powell (January 20, 1942 - May 26, 1977) and Eddie Levert (born June 16, 1942). ... LeVert is an R&B group, formed in Ohio in 1984, comprising of Sean and Gerald Levert, the sons of OJays founder Eddie LeVert, as well as Marc Gordon. ... This article is about the R&B group. ... Keith Crier (born July 22, 1961 in Harlem, New York), better known as Keith Sweat, is an American R&B/soul, singer-songwriter, record producer and a major contributor to the New jack swing era. ... Johnny Gill (born May 22, 1966 in Washington, D.C.) is an R&B singer best known for his romantic ballads and as a member of New Edition. ...

Early life & career

Gerald Levert was born to The O'Jays frontman Eddie Levert and his wife Martha in Philadelphia on July 13, 1966. Levert grew up in Shaker Heights, Ohio, and due to his father's career, Levert was exposed to music from a young age and would travel with the band regularly. While in high school, Levert's inclination towards music became apparent when he formed the R&B trio LeVert, with his younger brother Sean and friend Marc Gordon in 1984. The group proved to be very successful with four of its seven albums going platinum. These include, I Get Hot in 1985, Bloodline in 1986, The Big Throwdown in 1987, and Just Coolin in 1988. Among the group's memorable hits were, "(Pop, Pop, Pop, Pop) Goes My Mind", "Casanova", and "ABC-123" (not to be confused with the Jackson 5 hit of the same name). The OJays is a popular Philadelphia soul group, originally consisting of Walter Williams (born August 25, 1942), Bill Isles, Bobby Massey, William Powell (January 20, 1942 - May 26, 1977) and Eddie Levert (born June 16, 1942). ... Eddie Levert (born June 16, 1942 in Bessemer, Alabama) is an American singer, and is the lead singer of the soul/funk band The OJays. ... For other uses, see Philadelphia (disambiguation) and Philly. ... is the 194th day of the year (195th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1966 (MCMLXVI) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar) of the 1966 Gregorian calendar. ... Shaker Heights is a city located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. ... Official language(s) English de facto Capital Columbus Largest city Columbus Largest metro area Greater Cleveland Area  Ranked 34th  - Total 44,825 sq mi (116,096 km²)  - Width 220 miles (355 km)  - Length 220 miles (355 km)  - % water 8. ... Rhythm and blues (or R & B) is a musical marketing term introduced in the United States in the late 1940s by Billboard magazine. ... LeVert is an R&B group, formed in Ohio in 1984, comprising of Sean and Gerald Levert, the sons of OJays founder Eddie LeVert, as well as Marc Gordon. ... This article is about the year. ... This article is about the year. ... Year 1986 (MCMLXXXVI) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1987 (MCMLXXXVII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1988 (MCMLXXXVIII) was a leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar). ... The cover to the Jackson 5s first LP, Diana Ross Presents the Jackson 5, released on Motown Records in 1969. ...

Solo Career & Collaborations

In 1991, Levert went solo with the album, Private Line, which went to number one on the R&B charts. The following year, Gerald and his father, Eddie Levert, hit number one on the R&B charts with the single, Baby Hold On to Me. Levert recorded a string of albums throughout the 1990s and early 2000s, that spawned the hit singles, "Thinkin' About It", "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. Year 1991 (MCMXCI) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the 1991 Gregorian calendar). ... For the band, see 1990s (band). ... The 2000s are the current decade, spanning from 2000 to 2009. ... Robert Sylvester Kelly (born January 8, 1967 in Chicago, Illinois) is a multiple Grammy Award winning American Urban R&B singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and record producer. ... I Believe I Can Fly is a 1996 song by R&B singer R. Kelly. ... Yolanda Yvette Adams (born August 27, 1961 in Houston, Texas) is a Grammy Award-winnning American singer. ...

Album cover for LSG's debut album, Levert-Sweat-Gill

Gerald wrote and produced songs for other artists such as, Barry White, Stephanie Mills, Teddy Pendergrass, James Ingram, The Winans and The O'Jays. In the mid 1990s, he also helped launch the careers of two Cleveland-area R&B ensembles: The Rude Boyz and Men at Large. In 1997, Levert teamed up with fellow R&B singers Keith Sweat and Johnny Gill, to form the supergroup, LSG. The trio released the album Levert-Sweat-Gill, the same year, followed by LSG2 in 2003. In 1999, Levert sang the chorus on the Chris Rock spoken-word comedy piece, "No Sex (In the Champagne Room)". One of Levert's last collaborations was with pianist Jim Brickman on the song "My Angel", for Brickman's 2006 album entitled Escape. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... This article is about the R&B group. ... Barry Eugene White (born Barrence Eugene Carter, September 12, 1944) – July 4, 2003) was a Grammy Award winning American record producer, songwriter and singer responsible for the creation of numerous hit soul and disco songs. ... Stephanie Mills (born March 22, 1957 in Harlem, New York) is an African American R&B and soul singer and former Broadway star. ... Theodore DeReese Pendergrass, Sr. ... James Ingram (born February 16, 1956 in Akron, Ohio) is an American soul musician, famous for his vocal performance. ... The Winans family is a family of gospel music artists from Detroit, Michigan // Mom & Pop Winans Delores and David Winans (also known as Mom and Pop Winans) met while in the Lucille Lemon Choir conducted by James Cleveland. ... The OJays is a popular Philadelphia soul group, originally consisting of Walter Williams (born August 25, 1942), Bill Isles, Bobby Massey, William Powell (January 20, 1942 - May 26, 1977) and Eddie Levert (born June 16, 1942). ... Year 1990 (MCMXC) was a common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar). ... For the band, see 1997 (band). ... Keith Crier (born July 22, 1961 in Harlem, New York), better known as Keith Sweat, is an American R&B/soul, singer-songwriter, record producer and a major contributor to the New jack swing era. ... Johnny Gill (born May 22, 1966 in Washington, D.C.) is an R&B singer best known for his romantic ballads and as a member of New Edition. ... For other uses, see Supergroup (disambiguation). ... This article is about the R&B group. ... Year 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the year. ... Christopher Julius Rock III[5] (born February 7, 1965)[6][7] is an American comedian, actor, screenwriter, television producer, film producer and director. ... Screenshot from the No Sex in the Champagne Room music video. ... Jim Brickman (born November 20, 1961) is a Jewish-American composer and contemporary pianist. ...

Levert released his tenth album,Voices, in 2005. Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Nicknamed Teddy Bear not just for his large stature but his soft voice powerful voice

Personal life

Although never married, Levert did have three children; LeMicah, Camryn, and Carlysia Levert.^[1] Carlysia, an aspiring singer, appeared on the MTV series My Super Sweet 16, with her father in 2005.ergnesnh/eatlb This article is about the original U.S. music television channel. ... For the 2007 Movie, see Super Sweet 16: The Movie My Super Sweet 16 is an MTV reality series documenting the lives of upper class teenagers celebrating their coming-of-age birthday parties. ...

Death

On November 10, 2006, Gerald Levert was found dead in his bed at his Newbury home when a cousin tried to wake him.^[2]Initial reports stated that Levert had died of an apparent heart attack.^[3] In February of 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. The drugs in his bloodstream included the narcotic pain relievers Vicodin, Percocet, and Darvocet, along with anxiety medication Xanax and two over-the-counter antihistamines. The autopsy also revealed that Levert had pneumonia. The official cause of death was acute intoxication, and the death was ruled accidental. Gerald Levert was 40 years old.^[4] is the 314th day of the year (315th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Newbury is a township in southwestern Geauga County, Ohio, United States of America. ... A myocardial infarction occurs when an atherosclerotic plaque slowly builds up in the inner lining of a coronary artery and then suddenly ruptures, totally occluding the artery and preventing blood flow downstream. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... Post-mortem, postmortem and post mortem redirect here. ... Cuyahoga County is a county located in the state of Ohio. ... The term narcotic, derived from the Greek word for stupor, originally referred to a variety of substances that induced sleep (such state is narcosis). ... Vicodin (Hydrocodone and paracetamol (acetaminophen)) is a selective pain killer commonly seen as a white tablet with the name Vicodin, Vicodin ES, M357, or Vicodin HP imprinted on one side. ... Oxycodone is a very powerful and potentially addictive opioid analgesic medication synthesized from thebaine. ... Manufactured and distributed by Eli Lilly and Company, Darvocet is a brand name for mild narcotic analgesic drug which combines Acetaminophen and Propoxy or Propoxyphene, prescribed for the relief of mild to moderate pain, with or without fever. ... Alprazolam, is an anxiolytic benzodiazepine used to treat anxiety disorders. ... An antihistamine is a drug which serves to reduce or eliminate effects mediated by histamine, an endogenous chemical mediator released during allergic reactions, through action at the histamine receptor. ... This article is about human pneumonia. ...

Following the disclosure of Gerald Levert's cause of death, a family spokesman stated that all the drugs found in Levert's bloodstream were prescribed to the singer. Levert was taking the pain medication because of chronic pain from a lingering shoulder problem and surgery in 2005 to repair a severed Achilles tendon. Levert was also prescribed Xanax for anxiety attacks.^[4] This is about vertebrate anatomy. ...

Cover for Levert's final album, In My Songs, released after his death

Shortly before his death, Levert completed work on what would be his final album, In My Songs. The album was released on February 13, 2007.^[5]In June of 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. The book was initially planned as a tie-in for a Levert album of the same name. I Got Your Back explores Gerald and Eddie’s father/son relationship, the necessity of male bonding, and importance of repairing fractured families.^[6]Levert was also working on reality show in which he was losing weight along with 12 of his female fans, who were training with him at his palatial home.^[7] Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... In My Songs is an album released on February 13, 2007 by Gerald Levert. ... is the 44th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... For other uses, see June (disambiguation). ... Reality television is a genre of television programming which presents purportedly unscripted dramatic or humorous situations, documents actual events, and features ordinary people instead of professional actors. ...

Posthumous Grammy Award Nomination

On December 7, 2006, it was announced that Levert, along with soul legend Chaka Khan, gospel singer Yolanda Adams, and R&B crooner Carl Thomas were nominated for a Grammy in the category of Best R&B Performance by a Duo Or Group With Vocals for their collaboration on "Everyday (Family Reunion)", a song from the soundtrack of Tyler Perry's Madea's Family Reunion. ^[8] is the 341st day of the year (342nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Chaka Khan (born March 23, 1953) is an American singer known for her 1984 cover of Princes I Feel For You, for her smash hit Im Every Woman and as a member of the funk band Rufus, with whom she recorded the legendary soul record Aint Nobody... Yolanda Yvette Adams (born August 27, 1961 in Houston, Texas) is a Grammy Award-winnning American singer. ... Rhythm and blues (or R & B) is a musical marketing term introduced in the United States in the late 1940s by Billboard magazine. ... Carl Thomas is an African-American R&B singer who was born on June 15, 1970 in Chicago, Illinois where he attended Simeon High School. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Rhythm and blues (or R & B) is a musical marketing term introduced in the United States in the late 1940s by Billboard magazine. ... Tyler Perry (born September 13, 1969) is an American playwright and actor. ... Madeas Family Reunion is a film adaptation of the acclaimed stage production written by Tyler Perry and sequel to Diary of a Mad Black Woman. ...

Discography

Solo Albums

• 1991: Private Line (#1 R&B, #48 Pop)
• 1994: Groove On (#2 R&B, #18 Pop)
• 1998: Love & Consequences (#2 R&B, #17 Pop)
• 1999: G (#2 R&B, #8 Pop)
• 2001: Gerald's World (#2 R&B, #6 Pop)
• 2002: The G Spot (#2 R&B, #9 Pop)
• 2003: A Stroke of Genius (#1 R&B, #6 Pop)
• 2004: Do I Speak for the World (#7 R&B, #29 Pop)
• 2005: Voices (#27 R&B, #115 Pop)
• 2007: In My Songs (#1 R&B, #2 Pop)

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Albums (Levert)

• 1985: I Get Hot
• 1986: Bloodline (#8 R&B, #192 Pop)
• 1987: The Big Throwdown (#3 R&B, #32 Pop)
• 1988: Just Coolin (#6 R&B, #79 Pop)
• 1990: Rope A Dope Style (#9 R&B, #122 Pop)
• 1993: For Real Tho (#5 R&B, #35 Pop)
• 1997: The Whole Scenario (#10 R&B, #49 Pop)

Albums (LSG)

• 1997: Levert-Sweat-Gill (#2 R&B, #4 Pop)
• 2003: LSG2 (#3 R&B, #6 Pop)

Albums (Gerald & Eddie Levert)

• 1995: Father & Son
• 2007: Something To Talk About (U.S. Sales as of July 12, 2007: 69,656 copies) ^[9]

Singles With LeVert

• 1986: "(Pop, Pop, Pop, Pop) Goes My Mind" (#1 R&B)
• 1987: "Casanova" (#1 R&B, #5 Pop)
• 1987: "My Forever Love" (#2 R&B)
• 1988: "Sweet Sensation" (#4 R&B)
• 1988: "Addicted to You" (#1 R&B)
• 1988: "Pull Over" (#2 R&B)
• 1989: "Just Coolin" (#1 R&B, with Heavy D)
• 1989: "Gotta Get the Money" (#4 R&B)
• 1990: "Rope A Dope Style" (#7 R&B)
• 1990: "All Season" (#4 R&B)
• 1991: "Baby I'm Ready" (#1 R&B)
• 1991: "Private Line" (#1 R&B)
• 1993: "ABC-123" (#5 R&B)

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Singles With LSG

• 1997: "My Body" (#1 R&B, #4 Pop)

Solo Singles

• 1988: "That's What Love Is" (#4 R&B, duet with Miki Howard)
• 1992: "Baby Hold On To Me" (#1 R&B, #37 Pop, duet with Eddie Levert)
• 1992: "School Me" (#3 Pop)
• 1992: "Can You Handle It" (#9 R&B)
• 1994: "I'd Give Anything" (#4 R&B, #28 Pop)
• 1995: "Answering Service" (#12 R&B)
• 1995: "Can't Help Myself" (#17 R&B)
• 1995: "How Many Times" (#55 R&B)
• 1995: "Already Missing You" (#7 R&B, #75 Pop, duet with Eddie Levert)
• 1996: "Wind Beneath My Wings" (#30 R&B, duet with Eddie Levert)
• 1998: "Thinkin' Bout It" (#2 R&B, #12 Pop)
• 1999: "Taking Everything" (#3 R&B, #11 Pop)
• 1999: "Nothin' to Somethin" (#55 R&B)
• 2000: "Baby U Are" (#31 R&B, #89 Pop)
• 2000: "Mr. Too Damn Good" (#20 R&B, #76 Pop)
• 2000: "Dream With No Love" (#84 R&B)
• 2001: "Made To Love Ya" (#37 R&B)
• 2002: "Funny" (#37 R&B)
• 2002: "What Makes It Good To You (No Premature Lovin')" (#66 R&B)
• 2003: "Closure" (#57 R&B)
• 2004: "One Million Times" (#56 R&B)
• 2004: "U Got That Love (Call It a Night)" (#30 R&B)
• 2004: "Wear It Out" (#58 R&B)
• 2005: "So What (If You Got a Baby)" (#49 R&B)
• 2007: "In My Songs" (#28 R&B)

Miki Howard (born Alicia Michelle Howard) is an African-American singer and actress who had a string of top ten hits in the late 1980s and early 1990s. ...

External links

• Official site
• Atlantic Records site for Gerald Levert
• Gerald Levert at All Music Guide
• Gerald Levert - Cleveland Plain Dealer special section
• Gerald Levert's Last Interview
• DJ Don't

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References