 Chittlin Circuit Sources confirmed that Gerald Levert is dead of an apparent heart attack.
Immediate details on the death of the beloved R&B singer were not known at this time however, it appears that he died in his sleep according to his family.
He turned 40 years old in July.
One of several from the musical Levert family --his father, Eddie Levert, is the lead singer of the legendary soul group The O'Jays, he was a founding member and the lead singer of the 1990's R&B trio LeVert, who scored big hits with "Pop, Pop, Pop, Pop (Goes My Mind)", "Casanova", and "ABC-123."
Levert, born in Cleveland, Ohio, was also apart of R&B supergroup LSG, comprised of platinum selling R&B crooners Keith Sweat and Johnny Gill.
As a solo artist, Levert garnered a cult following with a string of R&B ballads ("I'd Give Anything (to Fall in Love)", "You Got That Love") from his numerous album projects on East West/Elektra Records.
Over the years, the vocal powerhouse has collaborated with Patti LaBelle, Miki Howard, Kelly Price, Teena Marie, Chris Rock and with his father on many different occasions.
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Jesse James (It’s Not So Bad After All) and Pat Cooley (I Ain’t Going Where You Go) are teaming up to do extensive touring together. Pat & Jesse decided to team up to do shows together due to the rising costs of travel expenses. Giving promoters a chance to book an EXPLOSIVE DUO on one show would be economically feasible for all. The team also decided that since both were on Indie Labels, that this merger would be economical for both Labels to let the tracking and booking be done by one entity. |
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By Eldridge 'Big Cat' Tolefree
International superstar and Bay Area blues legend, Sugar Pie DeSanto barely escaped her burning North Oakland home late Wednesday night (October 25, 2006). The recording artist's husband of twenty seven plus years wasn't as lucky. Jesse Davis, Desanto's husband was the only fatality in last Wednesday nights three alarm blaze that injured three firefighters, and sent seventeen neighbors to Red Cross shelters. Fire Department spokeswoman Capt. Melinda Drayton, reported the cause of the fire is still under investigation and unknown this time. According to Suga Pie, her husband was attempting to extinguish the flames with a blanket, when she yelled to him; "come on lets go."; After running out of her burning home, the singer noticed he was nowhere to be found. A resident rush to their aid, but was unable to enter the smoked filled home do to the intense heat and toxic, thick smoke that made it impossible to breath let alone see anything. |
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 As the Executive Publisher of the Chittlin' Circuit Magazine, I've had the opportunity to chit-chat, interview and mingle with many entertainers. And quite honestly, the various entertainers are memorable for many different reasons. Some reasons are complimentary and others not so complimentary.
Chittlin' Circuit recently set down with Kenne' Wayne and had an "A & B Conversation" with him. And I must say, that from the very first time that I met Kenne’ he presented himself in a way that sets him apart from some of the other folk in the business. Yes, he possesses the obvious ingredients of success: 'real' vocal talent, a beautiful sound, and skills as an engineer, producer, songwriter and arranger. But here’s the kicker – Kenne’ adds an 'inviting, engaging personality, topped of with ‘pure’ professionalism. The Chittlin’ Circuit refers to Kenne as the “Gentleman of Southern Soul.”
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 It was March 2005, when the life of Blues singer, Jackie Neal was tragically taken away by her ex-boyfriend James White.
Jackie's three boys Tyrone, Tyrelle and Jahn had to survive on their own however, they were not alone. The Neals, a close family to say the least gave them all the support they needed.
Almost 19 months to the day that Jackie Neal passed away, her first grandchild was born. Jackie's oldest son Tyrone and his girlfriend Brittney Brown became the proud parents to Brenee Jacklyn Neal on October 2, 2006. We don't have to tell you where Brenee's middle name came from. Yes, Jacklyn is actually Jackie Neal's first name.
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 Radio Veteran Steve Ladd is now on the air at the Historic Legendary WDIA Radio (AM 1070) in Memphis, Tennessee.
Longtime former Soul 73 (KKDA-AM Radio) Air Personality Steve Ladd recently joined the Historic first Radio Station in America when it began that was programmed entirely by African-Americans for African-Americans in the 1940’s.
The new voice behind the microphone at WDIA is a Texas Native and can be heard from 4:30 pm-6:00 pm weekdays on “The What’s On Your Mind Line” along with Jeff Lee and also Saturday Mornings. Tune in to WDIA 1070 AM
Steve Ladd brings over 30 years experience in broadcast radio.
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