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Zoneboy · 03-09-2016, 12:55 AM

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The singer and songwriter, Gavin Christopher, has died. He was 66.

His cousin, Tinonda Bradshaw, said:

‘My beloved Uncle Gavin Christopher passed away today from congestive heart failure’.

During his career, Gavin worked with Rufus and Chaka Khan during the mid-70's.

He penned 'Life Is A Dance' for Chaka who wrote the sleeve notes to his debut album, 'Gavin Christopher' for Island Records in 1976.

In 1979, he released a second album entitled 'Gavin Christopher' for the RSO label (via Polydor).

Taken from that album, 'We're In Love' was produced by Philadelphia man, Bobby Eli.

'One Step Closer' followed in 1986, including 'In The Heat Of Passion', with the album 'Gavin' following on 2 years later.

Other artists benefited from Gavin's songwriting skills including, Charles Jackson (the song 'Gonna Getcha Love') and Cuba Gooding ('Got The Hots').

He has, also, been the featured vocalist on recordings for Herbie Hancock ('Magic Windows' and 'Monster', including 'Stars In Your Eyes'), Jeff Lorber (on 'Best Part Of The Night') and Tyzik (on 'Love Won't Wait').

His sister is the singer, Shawn Christopher.

Zoneboy · 03-09-2016, 01:02 AM

03-09-2016, 12:55 AM	#1
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,349	R&B Singer & Songwriter Gavin Christopher 1949-2016 Link The singer and songwriter, Gavin Christopher, has died. He was 66. His cousin, Tinonda Bradshaw, said: ‘My beloved Uncle Gavin Christopher passed away today from congestive heart failure’. During his career, Gavin worked with Rufus and Chaka Khan during the mid-70's. He penned 'Life Is A Dance' for Chaka who wrote the sleeve notes to his debut album, 'Gavin Christopher' for Island Records in 1976. In 1979, he released a second album entitled 'Gavin Christopher' for the RSO label (via Polydor). Taken from that album, 'We're In Love' was produced by Philadelphia man, Bobby Eli. 'One Step Closer' followed in 1986, including 'In The Heat Of Passion', with the album 'Gavin' following on 2 years later. Other artists benefited from Gavin's songwriting skills including, Charles Jackson (the song 'Gonna Getcha Love') and Cuba Gooding ('Got The Hots'). He has, also, been the featured vocalist on recordings for Herbie Hancock ('Magic Windows' and 'Monster', including 'Stars In Your Eyes'), Jeff Lorber (on 'Best Part Of The Night') and Tyzik (on 'Love Won't Wait'). His sister is the singer, Shawn Christopher.
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03-09-2016, 01:02 AM	#2
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,349