Composer
Gerald Levert
American R&B singer (1966-2006)
1966–2006
8 works in the index
- Born
- 1966
- Died
- 2006
- Birthplace
- Philadelphia
- Place of death
- Cleveland
- Citizenship / historical state
- United States
- Period (estimated from birth year)
- Contemporary
Biography
Gerald Edward Levert (July 13, 1966 – November 10, 2006) was an American singer-songwriter and producer. The son of singer Eddie Levert, he formed the R&B vocal group LeVert alongside his brother, Sean Levert, and friend Marc Gordon. He was also a member of the supergroup LSG, along with Keith Sweat and Johnny Gill. Levert is often credited with the discovery of R&B groups The Rude Boys, Men at Large, and 1 of the Girls. He released nine solo albums, and posthumously won a Grammy Award. In 2013, he was a part of the inaugural National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame inductees.
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Life and musical career
- Occupations
- singer; actor; composer; record producer
- Education
- Shaker Heights High School
- Instruments played
- voice
- Genres
- soul; contemporary R&B; new jack swing; quiet storm
- Awards
- BET Her Award; Grammy Award for Best Traditional R&B Performance; NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Duo or Group
- Official website
- http://www.geraldlevert.com
- Native languages
- English
- Languages used
- English
- VIAF ID
- 29731284
- ISNI
- 0000000028624852
- GND ID
- 133539539
- Library of Congress ID
- n91060607
- MusicBrainz ID
- 9363bf34-2bc4-471e-b6c9-9e8aac379551
Recorded in Wikidata. Affiliations may refer to earlier stages of the composer's career.
In this catalogue
- Common listed instruments
- Voice, Piano, Vocal
- Genres represented
- R&B, pop, Blues, Rock
- Works with composition dates
- 0 of 8
These details describe the indexed sheet music, including arrangements.
Catalogue
Works
Years are composition dates where known. Instruments describe editions in our catalogue and may include arrangements. A dash means the detail is not recorded.
| Work | Year composed | Catalogue / opus | Key in title | Listed instruments | Genre | Editions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nothing To Something | — | — | — | Voice | R&B | 5 |
| Mister Too Damn Good | — | — | — | Voice | Rock, R&B, pop | 4 |
| Taking Everything | — | — | — | Voice | R&B | 2 |
| Thinkin' Bout It | — | — | — | Piano, Vocal | R&B, pop | 1 |
| Answering Service | — | — | — | Voice | R&B | 1 |
| I'd Give Anything | — | — | — | Voice | R&B | 1 |
| Thinking Bout It | — | — | — | Voice | R&B | 1 |
| Can You Handle It | — | — | — | Voice | Blues, R&B | — |
Biographical record: Wikidata, matched on name and checked against dates held in the catalogue. The period label is an estimate from birth year. Authority record: VIAF 29731284.