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My Take
Jeffrey Osborne is one of those artists I feel like doesn't get nearly enough credit for how much he shaped the sound of 1970s and '80s R&B. He came up through L.T.D. — drumming and eventually fronting that band with some serious soulful presence — before breaking out solo and delivering silky, heartfelt ballads that still hold up beautifully today. "On the Wings of Love" is an absolute classic; the kind of song that makes you stop whatever you're doing and just feel it. Born in Providence, Rhode Island, he's proof that pure vocal warmth and emotional conviction can outlast trends, and his 2024 induction into the Rhythm and Blues Music Hall of Fame was long overdue recognition for a career built on genuine craft.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jeffrey Osborne
- Name (Japanese)
- ジェフリー・オズボーン
- Reading
- じぇふりー・おずぼーん
- Born
- March 9, 1948 (age 78)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Rat
- Origin
- Providence, Rhode Island, United States
- Occupation
- musician / singer-songwriter / singer / composer / percussionist
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Jeffrey Osborne born?
Born March 9, 1948 (age 78).
Where is Jeffrey Osborne from?
Jeffrey Osborne is from Providence, Rhode Island, United States.
What does Jeffrey Osborne do?
Jeffrey Osborne works as musician, singer-songwriter, singer, composer, percussionist.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.