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Gerald Levert 'Best Of' Collection Set For August Release

Date Added: 07/23/10 | By SR Staff | Comments: 0

After notching hits and four platinum records in the 1980s with the R&B trio Levert, Grammy®-winning singer Gerald Levert went solo in 1991, topping the R&B charts with his first album, Private Line. The hits kept coming as the superstar's soulful baritone fueled a long run of beloved music that sadly ended in 2006 with Levert's unexpected death.

Rhino Records pays t...

Gerald Levert Estate Declared 'Total Loss'

Date Added: 04/21/10 | By SR Staff | Comments: 0

Friends and family of late R&B singer Gerald Levert are in shock over a fire that officials say destroyed his Ohio estate over the weekend.

Officially declared a "total loss" Sunday, sources say the home was "fully involved" when firefighters arrived on scene Saturday, April 1...

Gerald Levert’s Former Trio Set to Re-Group For New Album

Date Added: 11/15/07 | Singersroom News | Comments: 1

Levert, the hit-making R&B trio that featured the vocal and songwriting skills of the late Gerald Levert, is reportedly being revived. Just one year after the Gerald Levert died of an accidental combination of over-the-counter and prescription drugs, his younger brother Sean and writing partner Marc Gordon have plans to perform again as Levert, which was known for hits like "Casanova," "Pop, P...

Family Battles Over R&B Singer Gerald Levert’s Estate

Date Added: 08/08/07 | Singersroom News | Comments: 11

A battle over the estate of late R&B singer Gerald Levert has erupted between the star's business manager and two women whose children he fathered.

Levert, who died in November, left behind assets of at least $2 million, including two homes, two Mercedes-Benz autos, jewelry, clothing, furniture, securities and bank accounts.

The singer's publishing copyrights and music royaltie...

Block Party Celebrates Life And Music of R&B Legend Gerald Levert

Date Added: 07/14/07 | Singersroom News | Comments: 5

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.

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Gerald Levert’s Death Ruled An Accident

Date Added: 02/12/07 | By Singersroom Staff Writer | Comments: 3

The Geauga County coroner said Friday (Oct. 9) that R&B star Gerald 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.

The coroner said the drugs included powerful painkillers such as Vicodin and Percocet, and the antidepressants V...

Stevie Wonder Leads The Pack In Levert Tribute

Date Added: 11/16/06 | By Singersroom Staff Writer | Comments: 3

The family of R&B crooner Gerald Levert has arranged a public musical tribute for the late singer, who died last week at the age of 40. The "Celebration of Life" will take place at 12:00 p.m. Friday (Nov. 17) at the Cleveland Music Hall. Doors will open promptly at 11:00am.

R&B greats Stevie Wonder, Johnny Gill and Angie Stone are among the artists set to perform, as well as Gerald's youn...

R&B Singer Gerald Levert Dies At 40

Date Added: 11/10/06 | By Singersroom Staff Writer | Comments: 19

R&B soul singer Gerald Levert died today (Nov. 10) of a heart attack in his hometown of Cleveland. Levert, the son of O'Jays lead singer Eddie Levert, emerged from his father's shadow to become one of the most well-known singer/songwriter and producer of our time. The singer was 40 years old.

"He was one of the greatest voices of our time, who sang with unmatched soulfulness and power, as...