Jeffrey Osborne, whose career began in the late 1970s as lead singer of L.T.D., is an American R&B and soul vocalist celebrated for his rich tenor and timeless classics. After joining L.T.D. in 1977, he helped deliver soulful hits like “(Every Time I Turn) Around You” and “Love Ballad.”

Launching his solo career in 1982, Osborne released his self-titled debut album, featuring the Top 10 R&B hit “On the Wings of Love.” He followed with successful albums such as Stay with Me Tonight (1983), Don’t Stop (1984), and Emotional (1986), which produced smooth vocal staples like “You Should Be Mine,” “Don’t You Get So Mad,” and “I Really Don’t Need No Light.”