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The Sylvers family consisted of ten siblings, nine of whom performed in the band at different times: Olympia Ann "Olan" Sylvers (born October 13, 1951) [4] — vocals; Leon Frank Sylvers III (born March 7, 1953) [4] — bass, vocals; Charmaine Elaine Sylvers (born March 9, 1954) [4] — vocals; James Jonathan Sylvers (born June 8, 1955) [4 ...
Leon Frank Sylvers III (born March 7, 1953) is an American singer, songwriter, disc-jockey, record producer and multi-instrumentalist.He was a member of the family group The Sylvers and became one of the most successful producers in black music in the late 1970s to the mid-1980s through his association with Dick Griffey's SOLAR Records. [2]
The album is notable for having few songwriting credits from primary songwriter Leon Sylvers III. Instead, most of the writing is handled by Sharon Sylvers, group member James Sylvers and the Sylvers family matriarch Shirley Sylvers, who wrote three songs: "Don't Give Up the Good Life", "What's It All About" and "TCB".
The Sylvers – vocals, background vocals; Leon Sylvers III – bass, vocals; Foster Sylvers – bass, percussion; James Sylvers – keyboards; Ricky Sylvers – keyboards, guitar; Patricia Sylvers – keyboards; Ed Greene, Fred Alexander, Melvin Gentry, Wardell Potts – drums; Ernest "Pepper" Reed, Richard Randolph, Stephen Shockley – guitar
Leon Sylvers III – bass; Ed Greene, Steve Gadd – drums; John Burnes, Sonny Burke – electric piano; Herman Brown, Jay Graydon, John McClain, Ricky Sylvers – guitar; Victor Feldman – percussion, vibraphone, electric piano
Forever Yours is an album by the Los Angeles, California-based R&B group the Sylvers. [3] Originally recorded when the Sylvers were still signed to Capitol Records, big brother Leon took over on production.
The following list catalogs song-writing and production credits for Leon Sylvers III. Sylvers began his career as a member of the group, The Sylvers . His production career took off in 1978 when he became the in house producer for SOLAR Records .
Documenting the rise and turbulent careers of the family R&B group The Sylvers. Interviews with Nelson George, Leon Sylvers III, other members of the Sylvers family, and Dyana Williams. Episode 35 – "The Story of Mary Wells" August 15, 2011 () Documenting the rise and turbulent career of Motown R&B vocalist Mary Wells.