

We would laugh at one another and just say silly things to one another. In an interview, through laughter and tears, Eddie Levert talked about losing his son – and friend. The former O'Jays singer is still alive and well. The two boys were following in their father's musical footsteps and also doing well at it. Source: Getty Images No need for mourning just yet Following a wave of online rumors that beloved American musician Eddie Levert had died, many were determined to find out whether the internet chatter was true. No doubt, Eddie loved his son Gerald who made him proud alongside his brother Sean. “In My Songs” was released this week, and it’s a collection of ballads that Gerald Levert was working on at the time of his death. The rising singer died as a result of an accidental overdose of prescription and over-the-counter meds at the age of 40. Levert’s dedication to his son, however, remains, and he’s working now to make sure Gerald’s final project is heard. More best buddies than father and son, the duo recorded an album together, toured together and even wrote a book together, due out this year. Levert’s death not only silenced one of soul music’s richest voices but also ended the powerful relationship the younger Levert shared with his father. A rep for The O’Jays confirmed to Rated R&B that Levert, 80, is still recovering from COVID-19. A recent autopsy found the fiery singer, best known for passionate love songs, died accidentally from a lethal mixture of over-the-counter medication and prescription drugs. Are the O’Jays retiring After 61 years, 15 gold and platinum records and a 2005 induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the O’Jays are calling it quits. The rising singer died as a result of an accidental overdose of prescription and over-the-counter meds at the age of 40. It’s been three months since Gerald Levert, just 40 years old, was found dead at his Cleveland home. According to Soultracks, Martha Levert, who birthed the two soul singers and was the ex-wife of the legendary O’Jays singer Eddie Levert, died this week. I feel comfortable saying he died from unknown injuries and that this is a homicide. MS made it exceedingly difficult for Williams to keep. Eddie Levert, the lead singer of the O'Jays, said Little was sentimental, loving and passionate. Rounding out the current lineup is Eric Grant. But the tears still flow, and the pain still remains. Levert, 40, son of OJays singer Eddie Levert, died Nov. From left are Eddie Levert, Walter Williams and the late William Powell, who died in 1977. NEW YORK – Eddie Levert no longer breaks into uncontrollable tears over the loss of his son, R&B crooner Gerald Levert. CLEVELAND, Ohio (AP) - Singer Sean Levert, a third of the 1980s R&B trio LeVert and son of lead OJays singer Eddie Levert, has died after falling ill.
