‘What You Won’t Do For Love’ singer, Bobby Caldwell, passes away at age 71
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It is with a heavy heart that we inform you all that the celebrated singer-songwriter, Bobby Caldwell, has passed away at the age of 71.
Mary Caldwell, Bobby’s wife of many years, shared the heartbreaking news on Twitter, saying that he had been dealing with health issues for over six years.
'Bobby passed away here at home. I held him tight in my arms as he left us. I am forever heartbroken. Thanks to all of you for your many prayers over the years,' her statement read.
The musical community paid tribute to the late artist and a flurry of memories were shared on Twitter, with many fans recalling his famous song 'What You Won’t Do For Love', which hit the Billboard 100 Charts when it first debuted in 1978.
Musician Questlove, who collaborated with Common on ‘The Light’, sampling Caldwell’s ‘Open Your Eyes’ wrote: ‘Such a missed opportunity to meet a legend. Thank you for your voice and gift.’
Caldwell was born in New York, where he grew up in Miami alongside the city’s Latin, Haitian, reggae and R&B music. He credited the diversity of his hometown with his soulful voice and ability to seamlessly perform across many genres (R&B, soul, jazz, and contemporary).
He had his first big break as a guitarist for Tutti Frutti singer Little Richard before becoming an industry star in his own right.
Caldwell also wrote hit songs for other artists, such as 'The Next Time I Fall' for Amy Grant and Peter Cetera, and released his last record, Cool Uncle, in 2015.
His music was also sampled by artists including Tupac Shakur on his posthumous 1998 hit ‘Do For Love’, as well as Common, The Notorious BIG, and John Legend.
In a 2005 interview with NPR, Caldwell said of music: ‘Most of the wonderful people I’ve gotten to know in the radio business, they all say the same thing. It’s like a universal language, and should have no barriers.’
His presence on and off the stage will surely be missed.
Rest in peace, Bobby Caldwell.
Members, if you’ve ever been touched by Bobby Caldwell’s music, now’s a great time to share the songs, videos and memories that make you think of him.
It’s a wonderful way to pay tribute while keeping the memory of this great artist alive.
Meanwhile, you can reminisce and enjoy his famous hit 'What You Won’t Do For Love' below:
Mary Caldwell, Bobby’s wife of many years, shared the heartbreaking news on Twitter, saying that he had been dealing with health issues for over six years.
'Bobby passed away here at home. I held him tight in my arms as he left us. I am forever heartbroken. Thanks to all of you for your many prayers over the years,' her statement read.
Bobby Caldwell performing in Cabazon, CA in 2015. Image Credit: Shutterstock
The musical community paid tribute to the late artist and a flurry of memories were shared on Twitter, with many fans recalling his famous song 'What You Won’t Do For Love', which hit the Billboard 100 Charts when it first debuted in 1978.
Musician Questlove, who collaborated with Common on ‘The Light’, sampling Caldwell’s ‘Open Your Eyes’ wrote: ‘Such a missed opportunity to meet a legend. Thank you for your voice and gift.’
Caldwell was born in New York, where he grew up in Miami alongside the city’s Latin, Haitian, reggae and R&B music. He credited the diversity of his hometown with his soulful voice and ability to seamlessly perform across many genres (R&B, soul, jazz, and contemporary).
He had his first big break as a guitarist for Tutti Frutti singer Little Richard before becoming an industry star in his own right.
Caldwell also wrote hit songs for other artists, such as 'The Next Time I Fall' for Amy Grant and Peter Cetera, and released his last record, Cool Uncle, in 2015.
Caldwell released various albums but was best known for his song 'What You Won’t Do For Love'. Image Credit: Shutterstock.
His music was also sampled by artists including Tupac Shakur on his posthumous 1998 hit ‘Do For Love’, as well as Common, The Notorious BIG, and John Legend.
In a 2005 interview with NPR, Caldwell said of music: ‘Most of the wonderful people I’ve gotten to know in the radio business, they all say the same thing. It’s like a universal language, and should have no barriers.’
His presence on and off the stage will surely be missed.
Rest in peace, Bobby Caldwell.
Members, if you’ve ever been touched by Bobby Caldwell’s music, now’s a great time to share the songs, videos and memories that make you think of him.
It’s a wonderful way to pay tribute while keeping the memory of this great artist alive.
Meanwhile, you can reminisce and enjoy his famous hit 'What You Won’t Do For Love' below:
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