Block Party Celebrates Life And Music of R&B Legend Gerald Levert
Date: 07/14/07 | Singersroom News
Filed under: R&B News, Gerald Levert
Family, friends, and fans gathered Friday (Jul 14) afternoon to celebrate the life and music of the late R&B singer Gerald Levert. Cleveland radio station 93.1 WZAK held the First Annual Gerald Levert Birthday Celebration and Fan Appreciation Block Party.
The birthday celebration continued Friday night with an elegant evening at Scripts Nightclub on the East Bank of the Flats.
The block party was held on Gerald Levert Way.
Gerald Levert died back in November of 2006 from an apparent heart attack at the age of 40. The Geauga County coroner said Friday (Oct. 9) that Levert's death was a result of an accident. In the report, the coroner confirmed that the Levert's death was caused by a combination of over-the-counter and prescription drugs, which was found in his system.
Gerald Levert is best known for hits like "I Swear" and "I'd Give Anything," as well as chart-toppers with the groups LeVert and LSG. More recent albums by Levert included 2002's "The G Spot" and 2004's "Do I Speak for the World."
Beyond singing, Levert's talents included songwriting and producing. His collaborations included projects with Barry White, Stephanie Mills, Teddy Pendergrass and the Winans.
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Hey my sisters! I am glad to read that this year's celebration for our brother turned out well. I have been having a few computer issues and have not been able to catch up with the ladies @ the G-Spot. Please say hello for me and I miss you all and you all are always in my thoughts and prayers. I have a few phone numbers of some of the ladies so I will be in touch really soon.I knew that you and Ms.Twyla would represent for Gerald and thank you so much for what you do. Love, Michelle Grady Atlanta,Ga
Angels On My Shoulders: Dedication To Gerald & Sean Levert Mr. Gerald Edward Levert~July 13, 1966-November 10, 2006 Mr. Sean Edward Levert, Sr.~September 28, 1968-March 30, 2008 Di daakes'-meaning: When things and times are the hardest, brighter times are near. Mi aime jou & Tu me manques Amor vitae essentia-Love is the Essence of Life Loving Gerald & Sean To Infinity With Out End MzGloria
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I JUST WANT TO THANK EVERYONE FOR COMING OUT AND CELEBRATING GERALD LEVERT'S 41ST BIRTHDAY. THE GPHIG & GSPOT OHIO LAIR FAN CLUB...GLORIA NEWSOME-PRESIDENT & TWYLA HOOD-VICE PRESIDENT WORKED VERY HARD TO MAKE SURE ALL OF OUR SISTERS FROM ALL OVER THE COUNTRY WAS WELCOMED WITH SO MUCH LOVE...WE WANTED EVEYONE TO HAVE A VERY LOVING AND MEMORABLE TIME AS WE CELEBRATED OUR GBEAR. WE GIVE SPECIAL THANKS FROM OUR HEARTS, TO RADIO ONE CLEVELAND, THE LEVERT FAMILY AND THE MUSIC GROUP LEVERT AND TO EVERYONE WHO MADE THIS EVENT A SUCCESS. GERALD WOULD BE PROUD TO KNOW HE IS SO VERY LOVE