Soulful singer Alwin Lopez Jarreau has passed away today
(February 12 2017) at the age of 76. Mr. Jarreau had been hospitalized recently
and declared that he was retiring from the road, due to exhaustion. His cause
of death is yet undetermined.
Mr. Jarreau was born on March 12, 1940 in Milwaukee, WI. He came
from a musical family, and they performed together when he was a child. He went
on to earn a master's degree in vocational rehabilitation and work a regular
job, while singing nights with a band led by George Duke. He made music his
primary career in 1968.
Al won seven Grammy Awards during his 50-year-plus career, in
the categories of jazz, pop, and R&B. He was presented with a star on the
Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2001.
Al's most popular album was Breakin' Away (1981) which contained
the single of that name, as well as We're in This Love Together. He also wrote
and performed the title song Moonlighting for the 1980s television show. His
vocals were included in several popular movies.
What I remember most about Al Jarreau is that my good friend
from junior high school is crazy about him. Every time I hear his voice, I
think of her. Just to be loved by you....
Al Jarreau [1940 – 2017]
© 02/12/2017
© 02/12/2017
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