Jeffrey Osborne facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Jeffrey Osborne
Osborne in 2008
Background information
Birth name	Jeffrey Linton Osborne
Born	(1948-03-09) March 9, 1948 (age 77) Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Genres	R&B soul quiet storm adult contemporary disco
Occupation(s)	Singer-songwriter musician drummer
Instruments	Vocals drums
Years active	1970–present
Labels	A&M Arista Hip-O Private Music Koch

Jeffrey Linton Osborne (born March 9, 1948) is an American singer, songwriter, and musician. He is famous for his R&B and soul music. Jeffrey started his music journey in 1970 as the drummer and lead singer for the group L.T.D..

About Jeffrey Osborne

Early Life and Family

Jeffrey Osborne was born in Providence, Rhode Island. He was the youngest of twelve children. His family loved music, and many of his brothers and sisters also became musicians.

His brother, Billy Osborne, was even in the band L.T.D. with him. Jeffrey's father, Clarence "Legs" Osborne, was a well-known trumpet player. He played with famous musicians like Lionel Hampton and Duke Ellington. Jeffrey's father passed away in 1961 when Jeffrey was thirteen years old.

Joining the Band L.T.D.

Jeffrey Osborne began his music career in 1970. He joined an American soul band called "Love Men Ltd." This band later became known as L.T.D.

The band had many popular songs. Some of their hits included "(Every Time I Turn Around) Back in Love Again" (1977) and "Love Ballad" (1976).

At first, Jeffrey was only the drummer. He shared singing duties with his brother Billy. But by 1976, Jeffrey became the main lead singer for the group. He sang lead vocals on L.T.D.'s three No. 1 songs on the U.S. R&B Chart. He also sang on the band's three gold and platinum albums.

Both Jeffrey and his brother left the band in late 1980. They wanted to start their own solo music careers.

Starting a Solo Career

In 1982, Jeffrey Osborne sang the first song for the comedy movie The Toy. Later that year, he released his first solo album, called Jeffrey Osborne.

This album had two popular songs. "On the Wings of Love" and "I Really Don't Need No Light" became hits.

The next year, he released Stay with Me Tonight. This was his first solo album to sell enough copies to be certified gold. It had four more hit songs, like "Don't You Get So Mad" and the title track, "Stay with Me Tonight."

In 1985, Jeffrey Osborne wrote the words for the Whitney Houston hit song "All at Once." He also sang on the famous fundraising song "We Are the World" in 1985.

Jeffrey also sang the theme song for the TV show Loving from 1992 to 1995. He also sang the theme song for the first season of the comedy show Veronica's Closet.

Jeffrey had two more gold albums: Don't Stop and Emotional. His song "You Should Be Mine" from the Emotional album was his highest-charting solo pop hit.

In 1987, he had his highest-charting hit ever. This was a duet with Dionne Warwick called "Love Power." It was a very popular song.

Later Music Career

In the 2000s, Jeffrey Osborne released more albums. While they weren't as big as his 1980s hits, they were still popular on Adult R&B radio. Songs like "Rest of Our Lives" and his cover of "Yes, I'm Ready" did well.

Jeffrey has also sung the national anthem at many big sports events. He sang it before several NBA Finals games at Staples Center in Los Angeles. He also sang it at the World Series baseball games in Oakland, California.

In 2010, Jeffrey appeared on The Bachelor: On the Wings of Love TV show. He sang his hit song "On the Wings of Love" for the show's finale.

Personal Life

Jeffrey Osborne has been married to Sheri Osborne since 1983. They have three daughters named Tiffany Nicole, Dawn, and Jeanine. They also have a son named Jeffrey Jr.

Music Albums

Here are some of Jeffrey Osborne's studio albums:

Popular Songs

Here are some of Jeffrey Osborne's songs that appeared on music charts:

Film and TV Appearances

• The Young Messiah – Messiah XXI (2006) (DVD)

Awards and Recognition

Jeffrey Osborne has received special awards for his music and for helping his community.

In 2019, he received the Wheeler Community Spirit Award. This award is given to people in Providence, Rhode Island, who help others who might not have as many chances. The award recognizes efforts in four main areas:

• Caring about fairness and helping people in need.
• Believing in and supporting the benefits of education.
• Working to create opportunities for people in the community.
• Showing strength and never giving up when things are tough.

Jeffrey also received the 2014 New England Pell Award for Artistic Excellence. This award from Trinity Repertory Company honors his amazing artistic work and his charity efforts in Rhode Island.

Grammy Award Nominations

The Grammy Awards are very important music awards. They are given out every year by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. Jeffrey Osborne has been nominated for four Grammy Awards.

See also

In Spanish: Jeffrey Osborne para niños

• L.T.D. discography