Died On This Date (November 10, 2006) Gerald Levert / R&B Great
themusicsover Gerald Levert
July 13, 1966 – November 10, 2006
Gerald Levert was a popular R&B singer who, along with his brother, Sean Levert, formed a group called LeVert in the mid ’80s. Levert was part of R&B royalty, his father, Eddie Levert was the lead singer of the O’Jays. LeVert scored several hit albums and singles during their 10+ year run. Levert went solo in 1991 and continued to release hit albums and chart topping singles. In 1997, he formed LSG, an R&B supergroup made up of Levert, Keith Sweat and Johnny Gill. Their fist album sold more than 2 million copies. Thoughout his prolific career, Levert collaborated with many other R&B greats. That list includes Barry White, Stephanie Mills, Patti LaBelle and Teddy Pendergrass. Gerald Levert, 40, was found dead in his bed on November 10, 2006. Initial reports stated cause of death was a heart attack, but it was ultimately ruled an accidental overdose of prescription and over-the-counter drugs.
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