![]() ![]() In 2013, they were inducted into The Official R&B Music Hall of Fame. They were inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2005 and honored with BET’s LifeTime Achievement Award in 2009. The O’Jays were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2005. It’s been a long journey but thanks to the fans the LOVE TRAIN is still going strong! Throughout their career The O’Jays have achieved 10 Gold albums, 9 Platinum albums and 10 #1 hits. Eddie Levert Sr, Walter Williams Sr, and Eric Nolan Grant, who joined the group in 1995, continue to thrill fans today. This success propelled The O’Jays to be the first black vocal group to perform in arenas throughout America during the 70s and 80s. With this magic formula, often called The Sound of Philadelphia, The O’Jays scored their first number 1 and million-selling song, “Backstabbers:, followed by more chart-topping pop and R&B singles including “Love Train,” “Put Your Hands Together,” “For The Love of Money,” “I Love Music,” “Darlin’ Darlin’ Baby (Sweet, Tender, Love),” “Livin’ For The Weekend” and “Use Ta Be My Girl.” At the time of his Gerald’s death, Eddie Levert had been working on a rather ambitious project of his own: he was planning to release his first solo album. In 1972, Gamble & Huff, a team of producers and songwriters with whom the O’Jays had been working for several years, signed the group to their Philadelphia International label. The O’Jays are touring history, a connection to an era and a sound that formed the soundtrack for the lives of several generations. After more than 60 years electrifying people all over the world, the mighty, legendary, R&B/Soul kings The O’Jays are set to embark on their final tour! Featuring original members Eddie Levert Sr and Walter Williams Sr, who have been singing together since they were kids! ![]()
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