Jeffrey Osborne
🎤 singer
Still alive
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Age today
years old
Jeffrey Osborne stands as a defining figure among American Musicians of the Baby Boomer.
American singer
"Jeffrey Osborne's solo career took flight in the 1980s, yielding a string of successful R&B hits like "On the Wings of Love," "Stay with Me Tonight," and "You Should Be Mine." — About Jeffrey Osborne
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Born
Years in career60 years active
March 9th, 1948
Birthplace
Providence
Known for
🎤 Musician
Nationality
United States
Generation
Baby Boomer
Career
60 years
Region
North America
How Jeffrey Osborne compares to other Musicians
🎂Jeffrey Osborne is 21 years older than the average Musician
| Metric | Jeffrey Osborne | Avg Musician | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 78 | 57 | +21 yrs |
| Career length | 60 yrs | ~35 yrs | +25 yrs |
| Based on 830 Musician profiles in our database | |||
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Facts about Jeffrey Osborne
Did you know?
Did you know that Jeffrey Osborne initially joined the band L.T.D. as their drummer before stepping up to become their iconic lead vocalist?
5 Lesser-known facts
- His father, Clarence Osborne, was a jazz trumpeter who played with Lionel Hampton and Count Basie.
- He began his musical career as the drummer for the funk and R&B band L.T.D. before becoming their lead vocalist in 1976.
- He co-wrote and produced several tracks for other artists, including George Benson's "Love All the Hurt Away."
- Osborne famously performed the national anthem at Super Bowl XX in 1986.
- He recorded the popular duet "Love Power" with Dionne Warwick, which became a top 10 R&B hit.
Career highlight
Jeffrey Osborne's solo career took flight in the 1980s, yielding a string of successful R&B hits like "On the Wings of Love," "Stay with Me Tonight," and "You Should Be Mine." These songs solidified his status as a smooth, romantic balladeer and a staple of the quiet storm genre.
Legacy
Osborne's distinctive smooth tenor and heartfelt delivery left an indelible mark on R&B music, influencing generations of vocalists with his romantic ballads and sophisticated sound.