Eddie Levert

Eddie Levert (born June 16, 1942) is an American singer, and is the lead vocalist of the soul/funk/R&B; vocal group, The O'Jays. Levert was born in Bessemer, Alabama, but was raised in Canton, Ohio. While attending high school, he met buddies Walter Williams, Bill Isles, Bobby Massey, and William Powell. They were motivated to sing after seeing a performance from Frankie Lymon & the Teenagers. They formed in 1958. The O'Jays were originally known... more

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  • Jun 16, 1942 (age 67 years)
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