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Eric Benét Jordan (born October 15, 1966 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin) is an American R&B and gospel singer. His mother’s maiden name is his middle, in a scenario similar to Beyoncé.

Benét’s father loved classical music and inspired an interest in music in his son. By his teens, Eric had formed a vocal group with his sister and cousin called “Benét.” The group released a self-titled album in 1992 but only sold 70,000 copies possibly due to a lack of proper promotion by Capitol Records.

Also in 1992, Benét’s girlfriend, Tami Stauff, gave birth to a daughter they named India. The couple’s happiness was short-lived when 25-year old Tami was killed in a car accident on April 24, 1993.

In 1994, Benét signed with Warner Bros. Records, releasing his solo debut album, True to Myself, in fall (1996). His next album, A Day in the Life, was released in 1999; its first single, “Georgy Porgy (featuring Faith Evans)” received significant airplay, but the second single, “Spend My Life With You (featuring Tamia)”, became a smash hit. “Spend My Life With You” rose to number one on the American R&B charts, was certified gold, and nominated for a 2000 Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group. The album, A Day In The Life also won a Soul Train Music Award for Best R&B/Soul Album, Male. Benét also recorded for Earth, Wind, and Fire’s 30th anniversary CD.
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  • gendervariant

    Merge the damn pages!

    February 2012
  • adefauzy

    Actually, it's 'Benét'.

    January 2012
  • NiceNSmooth

    Eric is the man! Amazing voice and smooth as they come.

    January 2011
  • SoulJazzsterInc

    @bitchimspecial I hate when people use gay as an insult... And I don't see what it has to do musically speaking with a 3LW song, it's much, much more soulful.

    December 2010
  • bitchimspecial

    Never Live Without You is gay. Legit faggotry. It sounds like a 3LW song.

    December 2010
  • LilDeviantOne86

    This man's voice is exceptionally beautiful. I am in love with the new Lost in Time LP! Bravo Mr. Benet

    December 2010
  • clerk84

    sometimes I cry is very very sad, but it's awesome!

    November 2010
  • Poppalox

    what I wouldn't give for his vocal range....

    October 2009
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