TRIBUTE: GERALD LEVERT

Gerald Levert (July 13, 1966 - November 10, 2006) was an American R&B singer, one of several from the musical Levert family. His father, Eddie Levert, is the lead singer of the 1970s soul group The O'Jays. Gerald Levert sang with his brother, Sean Levert, and friend Marc Gordon in the R&B trio LeVert. He was also a part of LSG, an R&B musical group comprising Keith Sweat, Johnny Gill, and Levert.

Gerald Levert passed away due to an apparent heart attack caused by an accidental mixture of over-the-counter and prescription drugs on November 10, 2006. Sister 2 Sister magazine reported that Gerald and his father had just returned from a 10-day trip to South Africa where they had met with Nelson Mandela and were treated like royalty. Upon Gerald's return, he was excited about his upcoming album, which was later released February 13, 2007 entitled, "In My Songs." Levert died in his sleep.


On December 7, 2006, it was announced that Levert, along with soul legend Chaka Khan, gospel singer Yolanda Adams, and R&B crooner Carl Thomas were nominated for a Grammy in the category of Best R&B Performance by a Duo Or Group With Vocals for their collaboration on "Everyday (Family Reunion)", a song from the soundtrack of Tyler Perry's Madea's Family Reunion.

Discography
Solo Albums
1991 Private Line (#1 R&B, #48 Pop)
1995 Groove On (#2 R&B, #18 Pop)
1995 Father & Son (#2 R&B, #20 Pop)
1998 Love & Consequences (#2 R&B, #17 Pop)
1999 G (#2 R&B, #8 Pop)
2001 Gerald's World (#2 R&B, #6 Pop)
2002 The G Spot (#2 R&B, #9 Pop)
2003 A Stroke of Genius (#1 R&B, #6 Pop)
2004 Do I Speak for the World (#7 R&B, #29 Pop)
2005 Voices (#27 R&B, #115 Pop)
2007 In My Songs (#1 R&B, #2 Pop)

Albums (Levert)
1985 I Get Hot
1986 Bloodline (#8 R&B, #192 Pop)
1987 The Big Throwdown (#3 R&B, #32 Pop)
1988 Just Coolin' (#6 R&B, #79 Pop)
1990 Rope A Dope Style (#9 R&B, #122 Pop)
1993 For Real Tho' (#5 R&B, #35 Pop)
1997 The Whole Scenario (#10 R&B, #49 Pop)

Albums (LSG)
1997 Levert.Sweat.gill (#2 R&B, #4 Pop)
2003 LSG2 (#3 R&B, #6 Pop)

Albums (Gerald & Eddie Levert)
1995 Father & Son
2007 Something To Talk About

Top R&B Singles
1986 Pop, Pop, Pop, Pop (Goes My Mind) (#1 R&B) (Levert)
1987 Casanova (#1 R&B, #5 Pop) (Levert)
1987 My Forever Love (#2 R&B) (Levert)
1988 Sweet Sensation (#4 R&B) (Levert)
1988 That's What Love Is (#4 R&B) (with Miki Howard)
1988 Addicted to You (#1 R&B) (Levert)
1988 Pull Over (#2 R&B) (Levert)
1989 Just Coolin' (#1 R&B) (Levert with Heavy D)
1989 Gotta Get The Money (#4 R&B) (Levert)
1990 Rope A Dope Style (#7 R&B) (Levert)
1990 All Season (#4 R&B) (Levert)
1991 Baby I'm Ready (#1 R&B) (Levert)
1991 Private Line (#1 R&B)
1992 Baby Hold On To Me (#1 R&B, #37 Pop) (with Eddie Levert)
1992 School Me (#3 Pop)
1992 Can You Handle It (#9 R&B)
1993 abc-123 (#5 R&B) (Levert)
1994 I'd Give Anything (#4 R&B, #28 Pop)
1995 Answering Service (#12 R&B)
1995 Can't Help Myself (#17 R&B)
1995 How Many Times (#55 R&B)
1995 Already Missing You (#7 R&B, #75 Pop) (with Eddie Levert)
1996 Wind Beneath My Wings (#30 R&B) (with Eddie Levert)
1997 My Body (#1 R&B, #4 Pop) (LSG)
1998 Thinkin' Bout It (#2 R&B, #12 Pop)
1999 Taking Everything (#3 R&B, #11 Pop)
1999 Nothin' to Somethin' (#55 R&B)
2000 Baby U Are (#31 R&B, #89 Pop)
2000 Mr. Too Damn Good (#20 R&B, #76 Pop)
2000 Dream With No Love (#84 R&B)
2001 Made To Love Ya (#37 R&B)
2002 Funny (#37 R&B)
2002 What Makes It Good To You (No Premature Lovin') (#66 R&B)
2003 Closure (#57 R&B)
2004 One Million Times (#56 R&B)
2004 U Got That Love (Call It A Night) (#30 R&B)
2004 Wear It Out (#58 R&B)
2005 So What (If You Got A Baby) (#49 R&B)
2007 In My Songs (#28 R&B)