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Forster Sylvers Said This Before Death
The music world has lost another unforgettable voice. Foster Sylvers, the former child star who rose to fame with the hit song Misdemeanor before helping lead The Sylvers to chart-topping success, has died after a battle with prostate cancer. He was 64 years old.
Born Foster Emerson Sylvers on February 25, 1962, in Memphis, Tennessee, Foster showed extraordinary talent at a young age. At just eleven years old, he released his debut album in 1973, and its lead single, Misdemeanor, became an instant sensation. Written by his brother Leon Sylvers III, the song climbed to number seven on the Billboard R&B chart and reached number 22 on the Billboard Hot 100. The success of the record quickly made Foster a national star, leading to appearances on popular television programs including American Bandstand and Soul Train.
His momentum continued throughout the decade. After releasing a second album in 1974, Foster officially joined his family group, The Sylvers, in 1975. The timing could not have been better. Just one year later, he shared co-lead vocals with his brother Edmund on Boogie Fever, the infectious disco anthem that soared to number one on both the Billboard Hot 100 and the Hot Soul Singles chart. Decades later, the song remains one of the defining hits of the disco era and a beloved classic for generations of music fans.
Beyond performing, Foster also built a career behind the scenes as a songwriter and studio collaborator. He worked on projects with artists including Dynasty and contributed to Evelyn âChampagneâ Kingâs hit Shake Down, which reached number 12 on the R&B chart in 1984. He continued recording throughout the late 1980s and 1990s, releasing music under the name Foster Sylvers and Hy-Tech through EMI America and A&M Records.
Foster came from one of the most talented musical families in R&B history. Alongside his brothers and sisters, he helped create a legacy that left a lasting mark on soul, funk, and disco music. His contributions to some of the most memorable songs of the 1970s continue to resonate with fans around the world today.
Foster Sylvers passed away on May 30, 2026, at the age of 64. While his life included both accomplishments and personal controversies, his impact on music remains part of the story of American R&B.
Rest in power, King.
#forstersylversdeath
Forster Sylvers Said This Before Death
The music world has lost another unforgettable voice. Foster Sylvers, the former child star who rose to fame with the hit song Misdemeanor before helping lead The Sylvers to chart-topping success, has died after a battle with prostate cancer. He was 64 years old.
Born Foster Emerson Sylvers on February 25, 1962, in Memphis, Tennessee, Foster showed extraordinary talent at a young age. At just eleven years old, he released his debut album in 1973, and its lead single, Misdemeanor, became an instant sensation. Written by his brother Leon Sylvers III, the song climbed to number seven on the Billboard R&B chart and reached number 22 on the Billboard Hot 100. The success of the record quickly made Foster a national star, leading to appearances on popular television programs including American Bandstand and Soul Train.
His momentum continued throughout the decade. After releasing a second album in 1974, Foster officially joined his family group, The Sylvers, in 1975. The timing could not have been better. Just one year later, he shared co-lead vocals with his brother Edmund on Boogie Fever, the infectious disco anthem that soared to number one on both the Billboard Hot 100 and the Hot Soul Singles chart. Decades later, the song remains one of the defining hits of the disco era and a beloved classic for generations of music fans.
Beyond performing, Foster also built a career behind the scenes as a songwriter and studio collaborator. He worked on projects with artists including Dynasty and contributed to Evelyn âChampagneâ Kingâs hit Shake Down, which reached number 12 on the R&B chart in 1984. He continued recording throughout the late 1980s and 1990s, releasing music under the name Foster Sylvers and Hy-Tech through EMI America and A&M Records.
Foster came from one of the most talented musical families in R&B history. Alongside his brothers and sisters, he helped create a legacy that left a lasting mark on soul, funk, and disco music. His contributions to some of the most memorable songs of the 1970s continue to resonate with fans around the world today.
Foster Sylvers passed away on May 30, 2026, at the age of 64. While his life included both accomplishments and personal controversies, his impact on music remains part of the story of American R&B.
Rest in power, King.
#forstersylversdeath
