NEW
YORK (SONY) Legendary R&B group The O'Jays are enjoying a career
Renaissance of sorts. Philadelphia Soul's most popular and long-lived
vocal groups, widely renowned for such pop classics as "Back Stabbers,"
"Love Train," and "For The Love Of Money," have just been nominated for
an NAACP Image Award for Best Outstanding Group or Duo. Additionally,
the trio, who has a critically-acclaimed new CD called Imagination
(Sanctuary Urban), will be inducted into the 2005 Rock & Roll Hall
Of Fame along with U2, The Pretenders, Buddy Guy and Percy Sledge. Comments
O'Jays founding member, Eddie Levert: "We are truly honored to receive
this recognition at this point in our career. We take nothing for
granted. We appreciate all the love and support that's been thrown our
way throughout our long journey."
Adds O'Jays founding member,
Walter Williams: "I've been performing next to my good friend Eddie
Levert for more than 4 decades, and even though we're now Hall of
Famers, we're not through yet!"
The O'Jays have recently
enjoyed a high-profile career spike when their classic tune "For The
Love Of Money" became the official theme song for the Trump popular
reality television show "The Apprentice." The group performed the
catchy number on the show's special 3-hour live finale to great
fanfare, once again proving that The O'Jays are truly an American
treasure.
Meanwhile, their single Makeup continues to satisfy
the country's radio audience and Levert is spreading the love on tour
with son, R&B crooner, Gerald Levert.
The O'Jays will be announcing tour dates soon.
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