Former Sylvers Singer Foster Sylvers Dies at 64

Foster Sylvers, a former child star and member of the chart-topping family group The Sylvers, died on May 30 at the age of 64. His brother, Leon Sylvers III, confirmed that Sylvers died following a battle with metastatic prostate cancer.

Sylvers first found fame as a solo artist at age 11 with his 1973 debut single, "Misdemeanor," written by his brother Leon. The song reached No. 7 on the Billboard R&B chart and led to appearances on national television programs like American Bandstand and Soul Train. He released a self-titled debut album that year.

By 1975, Sylvers had joined his siblings in The Sylvers, a family R&B act that achieved mainstream success during the disco era. He shared co-lead vocals with his brother Edmund on the group's signature hit, "Boogie Fever," which topped the Billboard Hot 100 and Hot Soul Singles charts in 1976. The group, often compared to The Jackson 5, became known for its blend of soul, funk, and disco, releasing ten albums throughout the 1970s.

Beyond his role as a performer, Sylvers worked as a songwriter, producer, and musician. He collaborated with artists such as Dynasty and Evelyn "Champagne" King and co-wrote the 1984 R&B hit "Shake Down."...