Gerald Levert | |
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![]() Levert in 1988 | |
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Birth name | Gerald Edward Levert[1] |
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Born | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | July 13, 1966
Died | November 10, 2006 Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. | (aged 40)
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Instrument | Vocals |
Years active | 1983–2006 |
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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, and 1 of the Girls. Levert was also part of the R&B group Black Men United.