The O'Jays

The O'Jays are an American R&B; group from Canton, Ohio, formed in 1963 and originally consisting of Eddie Levert (born June 16, 1942), Walter Williams (born August 25, 1943), William Powell (January 20, 1942 – May 26, 1977), Bobby Massey and Bill Isles. The O'Jays were inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2004, and The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2005. The O'Jays had their first hit with "Lonely Drifter", in 1963. In spite of the reco... More

Place Musical Career Began:

Active as Musical Artist (start):

  • 1958

Also known as:

  • O'Jays,
  • O'Jays, The,
  • The O' Jays,
  • OJays,
  • The O'lays,
  • O'lays, The,
  • The O'Jayz,
  • O'Jayz, The

Music

Tracks produced:

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Awards

Awards Won:

Year Award
  • 1998

Rhythm and Blues Foundation Pioneer Award Winners

Hall of fame inductions:

Date Hall of fame Category
  • 2005
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