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The O'Jays

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The O'Jays are living legends…American treasures. The term "living legend" is often overused and abused, but with The O'Jays, well, there's little argument that the honorable tag truly applies. With their place in modern music secure, The O'Jays could have cruise-controlled to that comfy hammock on a sandy beach, umbrella-decorated drinks in hand. Why? (1) An ocean-wide body of work that spawned 24 Top Ten smashes and 59 total charted songs. (2) Incredibly energetic and dynamic live shows. (3) Mad respect for their Olympian vocals. And (4) their social and political impact on generations and nations.

But doing things slowly is not Eddie Levert, Sr., Walter Williams, Sr. and Eric Nolan Grant’s modus operandi. After 40+ years making such international hits as "Back Stabbers," "For The Love Of Money," "Darlin' Darlin' Baby," "Love Train," "I Love Music," "Use Ta Be My Girl"and "Have You Had Your Love Today," The O'Jays are light years away from easing up on the gas. And like fine wine, The O'Jays just get better with time. Through the years, they were blessed to have had the late great choreographer Cholly Adkins around. Adkins taught them the importance of showmanship and how to execute their steps while still delivering their songs.

The stage, whether in America or on international soil, is where the O’Jays let it all out, they blow away the competition with their soulful singing and bring in “standing room” only audiences. On the road several months during a year, The O’Jays still enjoy the accolades and rave reviews of fans and media. All generations love the O’Jays, which is why their “For The Love” album, (released in 2001), was a chart-topper, and in 2002, that album was nominated for a Grammy Award. In addition to their many nominations each year for the past 43 years, The O’Jays continue to receive many awards from various shows and organizations, while still making guest appearances. Says Walter Williams, Sr., “We have three generations at our concerts…the kids, the moms and dads, and the grandmas and granddads.” “This popularity among generations is rare in music today, an exception rather than the rule and that is why The O’Jays are a phenomena”, says the management team of Rosalind R. Ray, Esquire and Andy Gibson. Ray and Gibson add, “The O’Jays are more than legends. They are the architects of music that have proven timeless and priceless”.

Eddie Levert, Sr., Walter Williams, Sr., Eric Nolan Grant…The O’Jays…have proven time and time again that the mixture of “ol’ school” and contemporary is a winning formula…a formula which always reflects the O’Jays uncompromising stance on love and relationships.

After many years of continued success, The O’Jays in addition to their music endeavors have embarked on acting careers and will begin writing a book sometime in the near future. In September 2003, they appeared in their debut film “The Fighting Temptations” starring Cuba Gooding, Jr., and Beyonce Knowles and other artists that include Angie Stone, L’il Zane, Melba Moore, and Montell Jordan.

Now this storied trio adds yet another cornerstone to their impressive track record with IMAGINATION… their new CD recorded for Music World Music Records. IMAGINATION…will capture your inner thoughts and allow you to imagine that you are on the front row of a live O’Jays performance. In 2004, The O’JAYS were inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in Sharon, Pa. In March 14, 2005, The O’Jays were inducted into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, OH. It’s been a long journey; thanks to the fans the LOVE TRAIN is still going strong!