Gerald Levert

Gerald Edward Levert (July 13, 1966 November 10, 2006) was an American singer-songwriter and producer. Levert was best known for singing with his brother, Sean Levert, and friend Marc Gordon of the R&B vocal group, LeVert. Levert was also a member of LSG, a supergroup comprising Keith Sweat, Johnny Gill, and himself. Levert was the son of Eddie Levert, lead singer of the R&B/soul vocal group the O'Jays. He released 9 solo albums, 6 as a member of LeVert, 2 with his father, and 2 as a member of LSG. Levert was also credited with the discovery of R&B groups the Rude Boys, Men at Large, and 1 of the Girls. Levert was also part of the R&B group Black Men United.

Gerald Levert
Levert in 1988
Background information
Birth nameGerald Edward Levert
Also known as
  • Shadow
  • The Teddy Bear
Born(1966-07-13)July 13, 1966
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedNovember 10, 2006(2006-11-10) (aged 40)
Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Genres
  • R&B
  • soul
  • new jack swing
Occupation(s)
  • Singer–songwriter
  • record producer
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active1983–2006
Labels
Formerly of
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