American singer Bobby Caldwell has died, it has been confirmed.

The singer was 71 years previous; information of his passing was initially reported by A. Scott Galloway, earlier than being confirmed by his family. Bobby Caldwell handed away at house, surrounded by household.

Born in Manhatten, Bobby Caldwell was introduced up in Florida. Besotted by R&B and soul from a younger age, he turned rhythm guitarist for Little Richard within the early 70s, studying from an artist whose profound love of gospel music is usually missed.

Working the barroom circuit for quite a lot of years, Bobby Caldwell penned a report deal in 1978, and set about recording his self-titled debut album. The label pushed again, feeling it lacked a single – inside 48 hours he had constructed the hovering hit ‘What You Gained’t Do For Love’.

Given a full launch, the only turned a colossal success, significantly amongst Black American listeners. Curiously, the label sought to cover the very fact Bobby Caldwell was white – and his preliminary reveals got here as a shock to his viewers.

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An enormous fixture on the R&B charts, he broadened into grownup modern, earlier than spending the 90s focussed on Large Band classics. Attaining enduring recognition in Japan, his remaining album – ‘Cool Uncle’ – got here in 2015.

Bobby Caldwell’s dying was confirmed by his spouse Mary, who writes:

“Bobby handed away right here at house. I held him tight in my arms as he left us. I’m perpetually heartbroken. Because of all of you in your many prayers through the years. He had been “FLOXED,” it took his well being over the past 6 years and a couple of months. Relaxation with God, my Love.”