He Got Soul: Eddie Levert
Don't miss Eddie Levert on the Soul Train Awards!
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He Got Soul: Eddie Levert - Eddie Levert has been a vocalist that's packed power in every note since the late 1950s and hasn't stopped since he started. This year, after spending the majority of his life in the spotlight, Eddie Levert is going to shine once again on the 2013 Soul Train Awards stage. Don't miss his performance on Sunday December 1 at 8P/7C! (Photo: Rick Diamond/Getty Images)
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The Mighty, Mighty O'Jays - Eddie Levert is one-third of the Ohio R&b/Soul/Funk group, The O'Jays. The trio got their name from their mentor and radio deejay, Eddie O'Jay and made a name for themselves years before releasing their debut album in 1965. (Photo: Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)
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To The Top - In 1967, The O'Jays got their first top 10 single "I'll Be Sweeter Tomorrow (Than I Was Today)." Just two years later, The O'Jays made it to the famed Apollo Theater and opened up for The Intruders. (Photo: Al Bello/Getty Images)
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Welcome The 70s - In 1972, the single "Backstabbers" soared and went to No. 1 on the R&B charts and No. 3 on the pop charts which was a huge accomplishment for any Black artist at the time. They followed this hit with "Time to Get Down" and "LoveTrain" which became one of their signature tunes.(Photo: Mychal Watts/WireImage)
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Completely Covered - With great hits sometimes come amazing covers. While The O'Jays were at the top of their game they released the songs, "Now That We Found Love" and "Don't Call Me Brother" that were later covered and popularized by Third World and Instant Funk on Kinky respectively.(Photo: Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
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The Spotlight - Although Eddie Levert has always been a member of the O'Jays, he has done solo work from time to time even took on the big screen in 2006's movie, Fighting Temptations.(Photo: Ethan Miller/WireImage)
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Lifetime Achievement Award - In 2009, The O'Jays were presented with the Lifetime Achievement Awards at the BET Awards for their contribution to music. Trey Songz, Johnny Gill, Tyrese and Tevin Campbell all participated before the trio took the stage and tore it up! (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
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Legendary - At last year's Soul Train Awards, Eddie Levert took the stage and performed with Cedric the Entertainer, but in his downtime in the audience he reminisced with fellow musician Verdine White of Earth Wind & Fire. (Photo: Earl Gibson III/Getty Images for Centric)