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Sean Levert
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![]() Levert in 1995.
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Birth name | Sean Edward Levert |
Born | September 28, 1968 Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. |
Died | March 30, 2008 Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. |
(aged 39)
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Instruments | Vocals |
Years active | 1983–2008 |
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Sean Edward Levert (born September 28, 1968 – died March 30, 2008) was a talented American singer and actor. He was famous for being part of the R&B music group LeVert. Sean was the son of Eddie Levert, the lead singer of The O'Jays, and the younger brother of singer Gerald Levert.
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Sean Levert's Music Journey
Sean Levert was born in Cleveland, Ohio. His father, Eddie Levert, was the lead singer of the famous group The O'Jays. Sean started a music group called LeVert with his older brother Gerald Levert and their friend Marc Gordon.
LeVert: A Hit-Making Trio
Together, the group LeVert created many popular songs. These songs were big hits on the U.S. R&B music charts in the 1980s and early 1990s. Their music was loved by many fans.
Sean's Solo Career
In 1995, Sean Levert began his own music career as a solo artist. He released an album called The Other Side with Atlantic Records. This album did very well, reaching number 22 on the U.S. Billboard R&B chart. It also reached number 146 on the overall Billboard 200 chart.
Popular Songs from The Other Side
His solo album included two songs that became popular singles. These were "Put Your Body Where Your Mouth Is" and "Same One." Both songs were played often on R&B radio stations.
Sean Levert's Family Life
Sean Levert was married to Angela Lowe. They had six children together. Their names were Shareaun Woods, Keith Potts, Sean Levert Jr., Breoni Levert, Brandon Levert, and Chad Levert. Sean's father is also related to the NBA basketball star Caris LeVert from the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Discography
- The Other Side (1995)