Was jermaine stewart gay

Jermaine was one of 5 children, Brother Eugene and sisters Sondra, Leandra & Norma. As we celebrate his music and remember his contributions, let us also reflect on the progress made in the fight against AIDS and the work that remains to be done to support those affected by it.

While Jermaine Stewart’s time with us was tragically short, his music continues to inspire and touch the lives of many.

A second single from the album, “Jody”, was dedicated to his friend Jody Watley, and reached number 42 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, and number 18 on the US R&B Singles chart.

His third album Say It Again was released in 1988, with production by André Cymone. He spent his last months in his hometown of Chicago, surrounded by his family and friends.

His hit single “We Don’t Have to Take Our Clothes Off” has been covered by several artists, such as Ella Eyre, Gym Class Heroes, Lil Chris, The Maine, MattyB, Purple Disco Machine, Shaggy feat. The title track was released as single but it's failure led to the project being scrapped and the album remains unreleased.

As a gay man Jermaine was diagnosed as HIV positive and ill health affected his career.

In 1972 the family moved to Chicago, Illinois, where he attended Paul Roberson High School.

Jermaine first came to the public's attention as a dancer on the U.S syndicated TV show "Soul Train" where he met fellow dancers Jody Watley and Jeffrey Daniels.

Although only a moderately successful in the U.S. the singles sold well in Europe. However, he never got to finish or release the album.

In 1996, he was diagnosed with AIDS-related liver cancer, a condition that would ultimately claim his life. He was one of the first openly gay artists in the R&B genre, breaking barriers and stereotypes for LGBTQ+ representation and acceptance.

Still Jermaine joined his friends as a backing singer and dancer.

Jermaine also performed background vocals for other acts like Millie Jackson, Tavares, Deniece Williams and the Temptations.

Jermaine moved to the U.K. in order to start his own recording career.

Also in 1989 Jermaine's song "Hot and Cold" was featued on the soundtrack to the movie "Weekend At Bernies".

In 1992 Jermaine teamed up with Jesse Saunders and recorded an album titled "Set Me Free" for "Reprise Records".

He became a dancer on the popular TV show Soul Train, where he befriended fellow dancers Jody Watley and Jeffrey Daniel. However, he toured with the group as a dancer for several years.

While in London for a show, he met Mikey Craig of Culture Club, who helped him record a demo tape. Jermaine moved back to Chicargo for the remaineder of his life.

Jermaine died on March 17th 1997, aged 39 of AIDS releated liver cancer and is buried at Homewood Memorial Gardens, Homewood, Illinois.

In 1999 "A Tribute to Jermaine Stewart: Attention" was released featuring unreleased songs by Jermaine.

Then later in 2007 Jermaine's Brother Gene, released a Greasest Hits double CD package of Jermine's best work and including some unreleased songs.

"Don't Talk Dirty" was one of the biggest selling records of 1988 in Germany.

Jermaine toured in 1988 as a support act to the family group "The Jets" and then in his own right to support the album. His parents Ethel and Eugene Stewart named their son William Jermaine Stewart. He also sang background vocals on Culture Club’s song “Miss Me Blind”.

He also auditioned for the group Shalamar, but lost out to Gary Mumford. The title track became his second US top 40 hit, reaching number 27 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and number seven on the R&B Singles chart. A tell-all book penned by Stewart was rumoured to be imminent but never materialised.

We Don't Have To Take Our Clothes Off: https://youtu.be/HWZisnZ-RGE

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