Gerald Levert

Gerald Levert
Levert in 1988
Background information
Birth name	Gerald Edward Levert[1]
Also known as	Shadow The Teddy Bear[2]
Born	(1966-07-13)July 13, 1966 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died	November 10, 2006(2006-11-10) (aged 40) Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Genres	R&B soul new jack swing
Occupations	Singer–songwriter record producer
Instrument	Vocals
Years active	1983–2006
Labels	Atlantic EastWest Elektra
Formerly of	LeVert LSG

Gerald Edward Levert (July 13, 1966 – November 10, 2006) was an American singer-songwriter and producer. Levert performed with his brother, Sean Levert, and friend Marc Gordon with the R&B vocal group, LeVert. Levert was also a member of LSG, a supergroup comprising Keith Sweat, Johnny Gill, and himself. Levert was the son of Eddie Levert, lead singer of the R&B/soul vocal group the O'Jays. He released 9 solo albums, 6 as a member of LeVert, 2 with his father, and 2 as a member of LSG. Levert was also credited with the discovery of R&B groups the Rude Boys, Men at Large, 1 of the Girls. Levert was also part of the R&B group Black Men United, and LSG.