Eddie Levert

Edward Willis Eddie Levert is an American singersongwriter and actor. Levert is best known as the lead vocalist of the RampBSoul vocal group, The OJays.

Levert was born in Birmingham, 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 amp the Teenagers. They formed in 1958. The OJays were originally known as The Triumphs and The Mascots. They were officially known as The OJays after they got their name from DJ Eddie OJay. Their first big hit was Lonely Drifterin 1963 which was lifted off their debut album Comin Through. The OJays are mainly known by their hits Back Stabbers, Love Train and For the Love of Money. Levert starred and performed in the movie and performed the song He Still Loves Mein 2003. Levert and his group members received the BET Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2009 BET Awards.

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