Edward Willis Levert

Edward Willis Levert

Edward Willis Levert’s net worth is $18 Million. Also know about Edward Willis Levert bio, salary, height, age weight, relationship, and more …

Edward Willis Levert Wiki Biography

  • Edward Willis Levert, Sr. was born in Bessemer, Alabama, on June 16, 1942. 
  • He is an American musician, guitarist, songwriter, and producer best known for being the lead vocalist and one of the founding members of the R&B/Soul band The O’ Jays. 
  • He has 29 studio albums with the band, including “Back Stabbers,” “Heart Train,” and “Lonely Drifter,” among others. 
  • Since 1958, he has been performing music. 
  • So, have you ever wondered what Eddie Levert’s net worth is? 
  • Eddie’s net worth is reported to be over $18 million as of mid-2021, according to reports, and has been accrued through his fruitful participation in the music industry. 
  • Eddie Levert spent most of his childhood in Alabama and then moved with his family to Canton, Ohio when he was six years old. 
  • His family was a frequent attendee at church, and he became interested in music there, so he entered the choir. 
  • Eddie went to McKinley High School, and it was there that he started his career. 
  • Eddie’s career in American music started when he and his friends Bill Isles, Walter Williams, Bobby Massey, and William Powel founded the band The Triumphs, which later changed its name to The Mascots before becoming the O’ Jays. 
  • Their first album, “Comin’ Through,” was released in 1965 and failed to chart at any major level in the United States. 
  • Throughout the 1970s, the band continued to be successful, releasing albums such as “Ship Ahoy” (1973), “Survival” (1975), “Family Reunion” (1975), “Message In The Music” (1976), “So Full Of Love” (1978), and “Identify Yourself” (1979), all of which went platinum, further raising Eddie’s net worth. 
  • Their most recent single, “Christmas With The O’ Jays” (2010), charted at No. 45 in the United States and added to his net worth. 
  • Eddie has received many prestigious awards and recognitions as a result of his successful career, including induction into the BET Lifetime Achievement Award in 2009, as well as induction into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2004 and The Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame the following year. 
  • Eddie Levert is married to Raquel Capelton, with whom he has a daughter, and they have a daughter together. 
  • Eddie Jr., Sean (who died in 2008), and Gerald (who died in 2006) are his three sons, all of whom are well-known in the music industry. 
  • Levert Entertainment’s CEO is Eddie Jr. Eddie Sr. is currently based in Las Vegas, Nevada. 
  • Wikipedia $18 Million IMDB 1.73 m 1976-10-15  Bessemer, Alabama, is a city in the state of Alabama. 
  • Eddie Levert’s net worth is unknown. 
  • Edward Levert, Eddie, Willis Levert is a fictional character. 

Edward Willis Levert Quick Info

Full Name Eddie Levert
Net Worth $18 Million
Date Of Birth October 15, 1976
Place Of Birth Bessemer, Alabama, United States
Height 1.73 m
Profession Singer, Musician, Record producer, Songwriter
Education Canton McKinley High School
Nationality American
Spouse Raquel Capelton
Children Gerald Levert, Sean Levert, Ryan Levert
Nicknames Levert, Eddie, Edward Levert, Eddie Levert Sr. , The O’ Jays, The O’Jays
Twitter https://twitter.com/eddie_levert
IMDB http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1214975/
Awards NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Duo or Group
Nominations NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work – Biography / Autobiography
Movies The Fighting Temptations

Edward Willis Levert Important Facts

  • Appeared in an infomercial, hosted by Smokey Robinson and Angela Martinez, for TimeLife’s “The Best of Soul Train” DVD collection. [2010]
  • Grandfather of Camryn Levert, Carlysia Levert, LaMicah Edward Levert, and Sean Levert Jr.
  • Father of Gerald Levert, Sean Levert, and Kandice Brooks.
  • Moved to Canton, Ohio with his family at age 8.
  • “Love Train” was also a number one hit on the Pop charts.
  • Between 1972-1978, The O’Jays had eight No. 1 R&B singles, including “Back Stabbers”, “Love Train”, “I Love Music (Part 1)”, & “Used Ta Be My Girl”.

Edward Willis Levert Filmography

Title Year Status Character Role
Meet the Browns 2011 TV Series Teddy Travel Actor
The Fighting Temptations 2003 Joseph (as Eddie Levert Sr.) Actor
The Fighting Temptations 2003 performer: “Rain Down”, “He Still Loves Me” – as Eddie Levert Sr. Soundtrack
Coming to America 1988 writer: “Addicted To You” Soundtrack
The Sugar Shack 2018 filming Himself Self
The Artist and the Man – the Eddie Levert Biography Documentary filming Himself Self
Unsung 2010-2014 TV Series documentary Himself Self
2013 Soul Train Awards 2013 TV Special Himself Self
Life After 2013 TV Series Himself Self
2012 Soul Train Awards 2012 TV Special Himself Self
Tavis Smiley 2004-2012 TV Series Himself / Himself – Guest Self
Don Cornelius: Visionary, Trailblazer & Cultural Icon 2012 TV Movie Himself Self
20th Annual Trumpet Awards 2012 TV Special Himself Self
Philly’s 4th of July Jam 2011 TV Special Himself Self
The Hot 10 2011 TV Series Himself -Guest Self
19th Annual Trumpet Awards 2011 TV Special Himself Self
The Mo’Nique Show 2010 TV Series Himself Self
VH1 Rock Docs 2010 TV Series Himself Self
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live: I’ll Take You There 2009 Video Himself Self
Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy 2009 Documentary Himself Self
An Evening with Quincy Jones 2008 TV Movie Himself Self
BET Awards 2007 2007 TV Special Himself Self
Gerald Levert: A Celebration of Life 2006 TV Movie Himself Self
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony 2005 TV Movie Himself Self
The View 2005 TV Series Himself Self
Jimmy Kimmel Live! 2005 TV Series Himself Self
The Apprentice 2004 TV Series Himself Self
An Evening of Stars: 25th Anniversary Tribute to Lou Rawls 2004 TV Movie Himself Self
The 9th Annual Walk of Fame Honoring Aretha Franklin 2003 TV Special Performer Self
New York Undercover 1994-1996 TV Series Himself Self
The 23rd Annual American Music Awards 1996 TV Special Himself Self
The 9th Annual Soul Train Music Awards 1995 TV Special Himself – Performer Self
Out All Night 1993 TV Series Himself Self
Showtime at the Apollo 1989-1992 TV Series Himself Self
Ebony/Jet Showcase 1989-1992 TV Series Himself Self
Soul Train 1972-1992 TV Series documentary Himself / Guest Self
The 19th Annual American Music Awards 1992 TV Special Himself Self
The 17th Annual American Music Awards 1990 TV Special Himself Self
The Midnight Special 1973-1978 TV Series Himself – Host / Himself Self

Edward Willis Levert Awards

Year Award Ceremony Nomination Movie Category
1996 Image Award Image Awards Outstanding Performance in a Variety Series/Special Won
1996 Image Award Image Awards Outstanding Performance in a Variety Series/Special Nominated