Jeffrey Osborne

On Tour
Play Radio
Listen to Jeffrey Osborne Radio, featuring artists like Freddie Jackson, Howard Hewett, L.T.D., Regina Belle and more…

293,081 plays (62,930 listeners)

Shop now at Amazon | Send Jeffrey Osborne Ringtones to Cell
Buy
Add to my Library
Jeffrey Osborne began his professional singing career in 1969 with a popular funk and soul group called Love Men Ltd. The band moved to Los Angeles in 1970 and changed its name to L.T.D. Osborne was originally brought on as the drummer and eventually became the lead vocalist. After more than ten years with the band, he decided to pursue a solo career, which produced such Top 40 hits as “Don’t You Get So Mad,” “Stay With Me Tonight,” and “Love Power,” which he performed with Dionne Warwick.

Born in Providence, RI, Jeffrey Osborne was the youngest of 12 children and was constantly bombarded with music as he was growing up. He had five brothers and six sisters, some of whom went on to have music careers. His father, Clarence “Legs” Osborne, was a popular trumpeter who played with Lionel Hampton, Count Basie, and Duke Ellington, and died when Jeffrey was only 13. His mother, Wanita, is ancestored by a Pequot Indian sachem. His oldest brother, Clay Osborne, is a singer and pianist, and Billy, another brother, is a songwriter and producer in Los Angeles. But Osborne’s father had the greatest influence on his musical career; Clarence “Legs” Osborne turned down many top band offers during his career to be with his family. It was only after receiving his mother’s encouragement that Jeffrey left for Los Angeles to play with L.T.D. At the age of 15, he sat in with the O’Jays when the drummer was too tired to play, and went on to play with them for two weeks. It was at a Providence nightclub that fate brought him together with the band Love Men Ltd. in 1969.
Read more… Edit bio

Popular tags: , , , ,  See more

Share this artist:

Top Albums

  • Love Songs
    Jeffrey Osborne Play
    Buy
  • Ultimate Collection
    Jeffrey Osborne Play
    Buy
  • That's for Sure
    Jeffrey Osborne Play
    Buy
  • Stay With Me Tonight
    Jeffrey Osborne Play
    Buy
See more

Top Tracks

1
271
2
129
3
91
4
89
5
87
6
85
7
49
8
48
9
45
10
13
11
12
12
10
13
9
14  
8
15
7
Buy all tracks at Amazon MP3
See more

Shoutbox

Leave a comment. Log in to Last.fm or sign up (it’s free).

  • SilverLady616

    Such a sweet n tender voice...lulls me peacefully.

    8 hours ago

  • madmanmars

    big bad jeffrey, you guys made the 80s for what it is, real heavy heavy vibes, maybe I love you all the same no clear winners between , jef, james, peopbo, teddy, and luther

    October 2011

  • PhilGoulden

    his voice is Awesome! Amazing singer, one of the best ever! [2]

    July 2011

  • Marimd

    On The Wings Of Love is amazing

    June 2011

  • joedelgado1

    Jeffrey Osborne is an awesome vocalist, musician and talented man. I last saw him at the Warfield Theater in San Francisco CA, that was a truly memorable night, I night I will treasure. He made it such a special night for me and my loved one. See him if you get the chance: : )

    June 2011

  • MrUFOman93

    Vote up please http://www.lastfm.fr/music/Jeffrey+Osborne/+images/60799441 Thx!

    March 2011

  • JNez

    damn this is pathetic...jeffrey osborne hasn't gotten his just due...he is definitely one of my favorite male artists ever. i love his strong, emotive voice...got to see him in concert in vegas back in 2006 and will never forget it...dude still has it.

    February 2011

  • jaydee8694

    Hey! Jeffrey Osborne is the voice that help all the men say what they really mean. i saw him last at the paramount theather in oakland california.

    September 2010
See all 25 shouts

Videos

See more

Events

See more Add event

Top Listeners

See more

More Information

Links
Labels

Email Newsletter

Universal Music Group Get exclusive tour, release & promotion updates on Jeffrey Osborne from Universal Music.