Classic '80s Soul Music Review: LeVert / the Big Showdown
Gerald LeVert untimely death awakened many new and older R&B artists to take the helm of a music genre that gave voice to so many talented artists.
The Big Throwdown album was produced by Gerald Levert, Marc Gordon and Craig Cooper in 1987; the album would be a beginning for the singer's soon to be illustrious career. The soulful and sensual voice of Eddie Levert will be forever remembered for his contribution in reawakening that old soulful classic sound.
The Big Throwdown album produced by Gerald Levert was accompanied by his brother Sean LeVert and his play cousin Marc Gordon. Two of the most commanding love songs from The Big Throwdown album are My Forever Love and Love The Way U Love Me, these songs will remain some of the most pure forms dedicated to the purity of love.
The Big Throwdown album also has some funky tracks that have become favorite dance tunes that DJs love to spin. Gerald Levert brother Sean Levert passed away in 2008 from health complications. This album was the third album released by the Levert family, the early years brought about many changes for this Ohio native. The Big Throwdown album will be forever remembered by three young men that gave so much happiness to the world of classic soul music.
The Big Throwdown album was produced by Atlantic records - 1987
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Top Five Gerald LeVert Songs
With the recent passing of soul singer Gerald LeVert, the time is right to take a look at some of his best work.
- Sean Levert, Second Member of the Great Musical Trio, Has Passed On A look back at the trio Levert and the contributions of Sean and Gerald Levert, who are no longer with us.
- Gerald Levert: Casanova Sean Levert was apart of the group Levert, a '90's trio comprised of him, his brother Gerald, and friend Marc Gordon. They had a string of platinum and gold records. They also had a bunch of Billboard Top Ten hits.
- Sean Levert Member of R&B Group Levert Dead at 39 Sean Levert, brother of late R&B icon, Gerald Levert, has passed away at the age of 39. After going to jail for back child support, he fell ill and succumbed.
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Never heard if prison guards were ultimately held responsible for LeVert's death. Not sure I know the LP ~ great having kids ~ get to listen to their stuff. I did not know Gerald's father was an O'Jay until he joined dad onstage at a concert.