Get On Board: Eddie Levert

The heart, soul and voice of The O'Jays Mr. Eddie Levert

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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Four Decades of Eddie Levert - Eddie Levert is a founding member of the legendary soul group The O'Jays. Originally known as The Triumphs and later the Mascots, the group officially formed in 1958. Their debut album Comin' Through was released in 1965. (Photo: Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

Famous Touring Band - The O'Jays enjoyed popularity as a touring band from the late 60s to early 70s with limited chart success. Unbelievably, at one time the group considered quitting the music industry.(Photo: Lawrence Lucier/Getty Images)

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Famous Touring Band - The O'Jays enjoyed popularity as a touring band from the late 60s to early 70s with limited chart success. Unbelievably, at one time the group considered quitting the music industry.(Photo: Lawrence Lucier/Getty Images)

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Hit Parade Begins - The O'Jays teamed with Philadelphia International songwriters and producers wunderkinds Gamble & Huff in 1972 and the duo produced the first of many hit albums for the trio.  (Photo: Ethan Miller/WireImage)

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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Singles Of Success - The O'Jays enjoyed a whirlwind of hit singles including 1972's "Backstabbers", 1973's "Love Train" and "Put Your Hands Together."(Photo: Rick Diamond/Getty Images)

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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70s Charttopping Continues - The trio's chart domination continued through the decade with the hits 1974's "For The Love of Money," 1975's "I Love Music," 1976's "Living For The Weekend" and 1978's "Used ta Be My Girl."(Photo: Mychal Watts/WireImage)

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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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Grammy Award Nominated Group - The O'Jays racked up three career Grammy nominations. In 1975 and 1979 they got nods for Best Rhythm and Blues Vocal Performance. And in 2005 their album For the Love was nominated for Best Traditional R&B Vocal Album. (Photo: Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)

Maestros of American Music - The group picked up the Favorite Soul Band or Duo American Music Award in 1989. The O'Jays were also nominated for a trio of American Music Awards throughout their career in 1976, 1980, and in 1978 for Best Soul Single — "Used ta Be My Girl." (Photo: Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)

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Maestros of American Music - The group picked up the Favorite Soul Band or Duo American Music Award in 1989. The O'Jays were also nominated for a trio of American Music Awards throughout their career in 1976, 1980, and in 1978 for Best Soul Single — "Used ta Be My Girl." (Photo: Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)

Rock and Roll Hall of Famers - In 2005, the O'Jays were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame at the 20th ceremony for their longtime contribution to the stirring sounds of soul music.   (Photo: Scott Gries/Getty Images)

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Rock and Roll Hall of Famers - In 2005, the O'Jays were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame at the 20th ceremony for their longtime contribution to the stirring sounds of soul music.   (Photo: Scott Gries/Getty Images)

The O'Jays Take on BET - The O'Jays take the stage and bring down the funky soul house at the Shrine Auditorium for the 2009 BET Awards. The group showed plenty of the young acts today how the old school gets it done. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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The O'Jays Take on BET - The O'Jays take the stage and bring down the funky soul house at the Shrine Auditorium for the 2009 BET Awards. The group showed plenty of the young acts today how the old school gets it done. (Photo by Kevin Winter/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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Soul Train's Soul Kings - In 2001, The O'Jays earned the Soul Train Quincy Jones Award for outstanding career achievement. The group survived various lineup changes over the decades and have remained a living, unstoppable institution of soul music. (Photo: Al Bello/Getty Images)

Big Soul Daddy and His Boys - Eddie Levert isn't just the leader of the mighty, mighty O'Jays, he was also proud father to sons Gerald and Sean Levert. Gerald and Sean were members of the hit R&B trio Levert. Gerald Levert passed away in 2006. Sadly, his brother Sean died shortly after in 2008. (Photo: The Plain Dealer via cleveland.com)

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Big Soul Daddy and His Boys - Eddie Levert isn't just the leader of the mighty, mighty O'Jays, he was also proud father to sons Gerald and Sean Levert. Gerald and Sean were members of the hit R&B trio Levert. Gerald Levert passed away in 2006. Sadly, his brother Sean died shortly after in 2008. (Photo: The Plain Dealer via cleveland.com)