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The O'Jays are an American R&B group from Canton, Ohio, formed in summer 1958 and originally consisting of Eddie Levert, Walter Lee Williams, William Powell, Bobby Massey, and Bill Isles. [ 3 ] [ 4 ] The O'Jays made their first chart appearance with the minor hit "Lonely Drifter" in 1963, but reached their greatest level of success once the ...
Walter Edward Williams (March 31, 1936 – December 1, 2020) was an American economist, commentator, and academic. Williams was the John M. Olin Distinguished Professor of Economics at George Mason University , a syndicated columnist , and author .
The O'Jays later signed with EMI-Manhattan Records and Levert and Williams began co-writing and producing their own tracks. Their EMI debut album, "Let Me Touch You", went to number three R&B and included "Lovin' You", which became a number-one R&B hit in the summer of 1987.
Jermaine Walter Williams, a younger brother of O'Jays founding member Walter Williams Sr., said Canton is integral to the famous group's story. Jermaine, 50, is a longtime member of his own music ...
From 1976 to 1992, Strain was part of The O'Jays replacing original member William Powell as he was diagnosed with colon cancer, he rejoined the Imperials, and sang with them until retiring in 2004. Strain was twice inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame : in 2005 with the O'Jays and in 2009 with Little Anthony and the Imperials.
Emotionally Yours is the 21st studio album by American R&B trio the O'Jays.It was released on January 21, 1991, through EMI Records, making it the group's second album for the label.
Walter H. Williams (1920–1998), American-born artist, painter, printmaker, and sculptor; Bill Maynard or Walter Frederick George Williams (1928-2018), British comedian and actor; Walter Williams, member of the O'Jays; Walter Jon Williams (born 1953), American science fiction writer
"For the Love of Money" is a soul, funk song that was written and composed by Kenneth Gamble, Leon Huff, and Anthony Jackson; it was recorded by Philadelphia soul group The O'Jays for the album Ship Ahoy.