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health2 years ago

The Legacy of Bobby Caldwell: Antibiotics, Songwriting, Sampling, and Gratitude.

R&B singer Bobby Caldwell died after experiencing several years of health problems associated with taking a fluoroquinolone antibiotic, something referred to as being “floxed.” Fluoroquinolones refer to a class of antibiotic medications that includes ciprofloxacin (Cipro), levofloxacin (Levaquin), and moxifloxacin (Avelox). They’re among the most widely prescribed antibiotic drugs in the US. Although all drugs have potential side effects, these seem to be different in their sheer variety and severity. Since fluoroquinolones were first introduced in the 1970s, problems have included cases of tendonitis, a swelling of tendons that can lead to ruptures; headaches and rashes; aortic aneurysms, which can be life-threatening; neuropathy, a type of nerve damage; high blood sugar; and anxiety.

via BuzzFeed News|
#antibiotics#bobby-caldwell#fda
music2 years ago

Chance the Rapper Honors Bobby Caldwell's Legacy in Hip-Hop.

Chance the Rapper shared a message from the late Bobby Caldwell giving him permission to sample his song. Caldwell, who sang the 1978 hit "What You Won't Do for Love," passed away aged 71 on Tuesday. Chance revealed his song that samples Caldwell's work is yet to be released. Caldwell's work has been sampled in a number of hit hip-hop songs, including Common's "The Light," 2Pac's "Do for Love," and The Notorious B.I.G.'s "Sky's the Limit." Tributes were paid to Caldwell by Common, Snoh Aalegra, and DJ Jazzy Jeff.

via Insider|
#bobby-caldwell#chance-the-rapper#hip-hop
music2 years ago

'What You Won't Do for Love' Singer Bobby Caldwell Passes Away at 71

Bobby Caldwell, the singer-songwriter known for his ability to master multiple genres, has died at the age of 71. His wife said he died of fluoroquinolone toxicity after an antibiotic he was prescribed in 2017 wreaked "havoc" on his body. Caldwell's ability to tap into multiple genres, including jazz and R&B, has given his catalog longevity, with his hit "What You Won't Do for Love" being sampled by Boyz II Men and rapper Biggie Smalls. He is survived by his wife and daughters.

via CNBC|
#bobby-caldwell#fluoroquinolone-toxicity#legacy
music2 years ago

Bobby Caldwell, singer of 'What You Won't Do for Love,' passes away at 71.

Bobby Caldwell, the R&B singer and songwriter known for his hit song "What You Won't Do for Love," has died at the age of 71. The song became a career-defining hit for Caldwell, who also wrote it, and was covered by artists such as Boyz II Men and Michael Bolton, and sampled by Tupac Shakur. Caldwell's music was also sampled by hip-hop artists including The Notorious B.I.G., Common, Lil Nas X, and Chance the Rapper. Caldwell was a multi-instrumentalist who began performing professionally at 17 and got his break playing guitar in Little Richard's band in the early 1970s.

via NPR|
#bobby-caldwell#music#music-sampling
music2 years ago

Bobby Caldwell, R&B Singer and Songwriter, Passes Away at 71.

Bobby Caldwell, the singer-songwriter known for his sultry R&B hit "What You Won't Do for Love," died at the age of 71 due to long-term complications of a toxic reaction to antibiotics. Over his four-decade career, Caldwell explored various genres, including R&B, reggae, soft rock, and smooth jazz, and recorded more than a dozen albums. He was also a highly regarded songwriter, with his songs recorded by Chicago, Boz Scaggs, Neil Diamond, and Al Jarreau, among others. Caldwell's success continued in the early 1980s with albums like "Cat in the Hat" and "Carry On," and he made a comeback in 2015 with his album "Cool Uncle."

via The New York Times|
#blue-eyed-soul#bobby-caldwell#music
music2 years ago

Soulful R&B singer Bobby Caldwell dies at 71.

R&B singer Bobby Caldwell, known for his hit single "What You Won't Do For Love," has died at the age of 71. Caldwell broke barriers in the R&B genre and his songs have been sampled across genres by artists ranging from Tupac Shakur to Ella Mai. He later transitioned to songwriting, penning tunes for Neil Diamond and Roberta Flack. Questlove led tributes to Caldwell on Instagram, lamenting the fact that he never got to meet Caldwell in person.

via BBC|
#bobby-caldwell#music#music-legends
music2 years ago

'What You Won't Do for Love' Singer Bobby Caldwell Passes Away at 71.

Bobby Caldwell, the R&B singer and songwriter known for his hit song "What You Won't Do for Love," has died at the age of 71 after a long illness. The song became a career-defining hit for Caldwell, who also wrote it, and was covered by artists such as Boyz II Men and Michael Bolton, and sampled by Tupac Shakur. Caldwell's music was also sampled by hip-hop artists including The Notorious B.I.G., Common, Lil Nas X, and Chance the Rapper. Caldwell's legacy includes being a closing chapter in a generation where record executives wanted to hide faces on album covers.

via ABC News|
#bobby-caldwell#legacy#music
music2 years ago

Bobby Caldwell, 'What You Won't Do For Love' singer, passes away at 71.

Bobby Caldwell, the influential singer and songwriter known for hits such as What You Won’t Do for Love, has died at the age of 71 after a long illness. Caldwell's music spanned across many genres and was sampled by artists such as Tupac Shakur, Common, The Notorious BIG, and John Legend. He was born in Manhattan in 1951 and raised in Miami, where he was exposed to the city’s Latin, Haitian, reggae and R&B music.

via The Guardian|
#bobby-caldwell#music#questlove
music2 years ago

R&B Singer Bobby Caldwell Passes Away at 71.

Bobby Caldwell, the R&B singer known for his hit song "What You Won't Do for Love," has died at the age of 71. Caldwell's smooth, sample-friendly spin on soul and jazz made him a favorite among hip-hop producers, with his music being sampled by artists such as The Notorious B.I.G., Aaliyah, and 2Pac. Caldwell made a comeback in 2015 with the album Cool Uncle alongside producer Jack Splash and collaborated with Jessie Ware on the duo's debut album.

via Pitchfork|
#bobby-caldwell#hip-hop#jack-splash
obituary2 years ago

'What You Won't Do For Love' Singer Bobby Caldwell Dies at 71.

Bobby Caldwell, the singer and songwriter behind R&B hits like "What You Won't Do For Love" and "Open Your Eyes," has died at the age of 71. Caldwell had been dealing with health issues for some time. He got his big break as a guitarist for Little Richard and credited the cultural diversity of his hometown, Miami, with his ability to perform music across genres. Beyond his solo career, he also wrote hit songs for other artists.

via CNN|
#bobby-caldwell#little-richard#music
music2 years ago

'What You Won't Do For Love' Singer Bobby Caldwell Passes Away at 71

Bobby Caldwell, the R&B singer-songwriter known for hits like "What You Won't Do For Love" and "Open Your Eyes," has died at the age of 71. His wife announced his death on Twitter, saying he had been struggling with health issues for the past six years. Caldwell's music transcended genres and his signature song "What You Won't Do For Love" became a multi-generational hit, with artists like Tupac Shakur sampling it. Caldwell also wrote songs for other artists, including Amy Grant and Peter Cetera's Grammy-nominated 1986 duet "The Next Time I Fall."

via USA TODAY|
#bobby-caldwell#music#open-your-eyes
music2 years ago

"What You Won't Do for Love" Singer Bobby Caldwell Dies at 71.

Bobby Caldwell, the singer/songwriter known for his hit song "What You Won't Do for Love," has died at the age of 71 after battling illness for several years. Caldwell's signature hit reached the top 10 on Billboard in 1978 and made his self-titled debut album go double platinum. He also wrote songs for other artists such as Neil Diamond, Al Jarreau, and Roberta Flack. Caldwell's smooth blue-eyed soul voice and enduring hit will be missed.

via TMZ|
#blue-eyed-soul#bobby-caldwell#music