I hate to be the bearer of more sad news but Detroit legend Oliver Cheatham

passed away last night. He suffered a heart attack in his sleep.This is a great shock to his family and everyone who knew him.

I had spoken with him several times during the last week as we were in th process of arranging a radio interview for Christmas to br recorded this weekend.

Our thoughts go out to his family

R.I.P Oliver.

Dave

He performed at this year Baltic Soul Weekender. What a loss...

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGHxupB5Pq8

Edited November 29, 201311 yr by mirja m

RIP Mr Cheatham - a true talent and legend.

 

These two stand out for me:

 

OUT OF MY HANDS

 

I'M ONLY A MAN 

 

Richard

 

 

Edited November 29, 201311 yr by Premium Stuff

I got to spend some time with Oliver in the mid 80's up in Scotland (when he was signed to Move Records).

He was a very amiable guy, easy to get on with and very down to earth for someone who had enjoyed a few big hits.

I loved a few tracks off his Oliver LP 'The Boss' and his album with Round-Trip but "Get Down Saturday Night" has always been my top fave from him.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2UZ7BGRkE4

A Round-Trip cut ................

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTsbxY7MTl8

 

R.I.P.

Edited November 29, 201311 yr by Roburt

The sad news just keeps coming.

 

R.I.P. Oliver.

Edited November 29, 201311 yr by chalky

Did 2 gigs with Oliver this year...still shocked ! RIP x

Very sad news. RIP Oliver

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOBM8jzf_oM

Edited November 29, 201311 yr by s7oul

Very sad news - got me on the floor many times over several decades.

R.I.P. Oliver.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWRB9_uub_s

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1Askr-qW0M

 

soulmac.

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Edited December 13, 201311 yr by biyoune

R.I.P Sir......

Garry Spence just played Bless The Ladies and the superb Wish Upon A Star on Solar Radio, a small tribute to a great talent (also had the pleasure of meeting him in Edinburgh via Move Records ). God bless the man.

I hate to be the bearer of more sad news but Detroit legend Oliver Cheathampassed away last night. He suffered a heart attack in his sleep.This is a great shock to his family and everyone who knew him.I had spoken with him several times during the last week as we were in th process of arranging a radio interview for Christmas to br recorded this weekend.Our thoughts go out to his familyR.I.P Oliver.Dave

Hi Dave

Have just picked up on the passing of Oliver Cheatham .( a fantastic artist/singer and song writer )

Not a good week at all !!

RIP Oliver Cheatham

Andy and Susanne

Edited December 9, 201311 yr by tfk