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Grammy-winning Al Jarreau, the versatile tenor who crossed musical genres, dies at 76

7 time Grammy winner Al Jarreau says he is being forced to retire due to health concerns. The 76 year posted on his official website that is in currently in the hospital in Los Angeles, due to exhaustion. He says he is receiving excellent medical care, responding to treatments, and improving slowly. He indicates that the medical team has instructed the he cannot perform any of remaining 2017 concert dates. He continues " Therefore, with complete sorrow, Al Jarreau must retire from touring." The post goes on to say " He is thankful for his 50 years of traveling the world in ministry through music, and for everyone who shared this with him - his faithful audience, the dedicated musicians, and so many others who supported his effort."

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I hope it is exhaustion..

I sat on a LONG ass flight from Japan with Al and he was definitely a 'promiscuous' man.

Anytime a celebrity says they are retiring I'm always a bit skeptical. But he's had a good run.

Jarreau's This Time is not just one of my most loved albums of his, it's a watershed moment in his discography. He's definitely earned his retirement.

daingermouz2020 said:

I use to love that song Morning. Where I live during my high school yrs the radio station would always come on playing that song.

I was in high school then too. I loved the start of the video when he talked about awaking

to cheerios. Wish Al the best of health and retirement.

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MD431Madcat said:

He's old.

laurarichardson said:

mynameisnotsusan said:

laurarichardson said:

So he is a grown ass man.

Right - And how would you possibly draw that conclusion from sitting next to someone on a flight? Was he having an orgy in his seat?

2freaky4church1 said:

He's old.

As we all hope to get.

Im sorry..

I sometimes forget that everyone else doesn't have the type of life or experiences in the music industry that i do...

suffice it to say im confident in my feelings regarding Al.

mynameisnotsusan said:

laurarichardson said:

So he is a grown ass man.

Right - And how would you possibly draw that conclusion from sitting next to someone on a flight? Was he having an orgy in his seat?

I used to know someone who is a huge Jarreau fan. She went to one of his shows about 3 years ago. She said someone escorted him on and off the stage because he was so frail. So he's been ill for quite some time.

MD431Madcat said:

no groupies were in sight..

laurarichardson said:

MD431Madcat said:

Im sorry..

I sometimes forget that everyone else doesn't have the type of life or experiences in the music industry that i do...

suffice it to say im confident in my feelings regarding Al.

--We are not idiots we all are adults who have heard storie about groupies. I doubt Al was worst than anyone else and if you are in the business this should be the norm.

Then what is the big deal.

MD431Madcat said:

no groupies were in sight..

laurarichardson said:

MD431Madcat said: --We are not idiots we all are adults who have heard storie about groupies. I doubt Al was worst than anyone else and if you are in the business this should be the norm.

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laurarichardson said:

Then what is the big deal.

MD431Madcat said:

no groupies were in sight..

RIP

Probably willl have "Roof Garden" and "Superfine Love" on rotation all day.

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The death grip continues.

Two Al Jarreau threads... Another amazing voice silenced. RIP Thank you for all the music.

getxxxx said:

I used to play this song in the morning before work eons ago... It never failed to lift me up on a bad day.

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My heart will soar
With love that's rare and real
My smiling face will feel every cloud
Then higher still beyond the blue until
I know I can like any man reach out my hand
And touch the face of God...

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