- Jesse Powel was a single 51-year-old American Singer famous for his single You
- He was a member of a singing group called “Sheer Joy” alongside his mom and siblings
- The American Singer died in his home in Los Angeles, California, of unknown causes. It was announced by his sister, Tamara Powell on September 13, 2022.
Jesse Powell is a Grammy-nominated American singer and songwriter, who became famous for his single, You. In his 29-year-old career, he released 11 singles and 4 albums, some of his songs include I Like It, If I, and Touching It Tonight.
The unmarried American songwriter’s death was announced on September 13, 2022. His death was described as “Peaceful” by his family, who requested that they are allowed to mourn the loss of their brother and son privately.
Was Jesse Powell Married?
Jesse Powell was born on September 12, 1971, in Gary, Indiana, United States, although his family later relocated to Philadelphia in 1983. He was raised alongside 3 siblings Trina, Tamara, and Jacob. His sisters would later become an American contemporary R&B group, which would be popular in the late 1990s.
Jesse and his family began performing at local talent shows. The singer then moved to Los Angeles in 1990 to pursue a career in music. His sisters Trina and Tamara tagged along and also established themselves as vocalists.
In 1993, he was discovered by Carl Roland in Kansas, after he heard him sing at an artist showcase. Shortly after, he was signed by Louis Silas Jr. of the Silas Records imprint.
He became famous for his song, “You” which peaked at number 2 in R&B and number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song became an anthem on the lips of young men trying to profess their love to their lovers.
He released 4 albums and 11 singles in the duration of his career. Some of his songs include All I Need (1996), Gloria (1996), I Wasn’t With It (1998), ‘Bout It, ‘Bout It (1999), Something in the Past (2001), and By the Way (2003) among others.
The American Singer was not married at the time of his death. In fact, he has never been married, and information about all his relationships was always kept private.
There were rumors that the late singer might have been gay, which was why all his relationships were private. However, at the time of his death, Jesse had not addressed these rumors.
Who are The American Singer’s Parents and Siblings
As stated, Jesse Powell was one of four children of his parents. His siblings are Trina Powell, Tamara Powell, and Jacob Powell. Their mother is Emerald Powell.
They were a family of singers, as he and his siblings, Trina, Tamara, and Jacob formed a singing group called “Sheer Joy”, where they sang alongside their mother.
His sisters Trina and Tamara went on to start a group named after them. In 1997 they featured in Somethin’ from the People’s song, “My Love is the Shhh”. The song peaked at number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100. They released their debut album, Trina & Tamara, on May 11, 1999, which peaked at number 99 on the Billboard R&B album charts.
Their career took a nose-dive after the release of their first album. The sisters released a book on March 15, 2017, titled “The Sisterfriend Journey”, an autobiography based on their relationship as sisters and singers.
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What Caused the Death of The American Singer, Jesse Powell
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Jesse Powell’s death was announced on September 13, 2022, by his sister, Tamara Powell on her Instagram page, on behalf of the family. She said that the singer died in his home in Los Angeles, California.
There are no reports on the cause of death. However, she reported that it was a peaceful passage. The family requested privacy while they mourn the loss of their brother, son, and uncle, and celebrate his everlasting legacy.
Tamara added that Jesse loved music and his fans who supported him throughout his career meant the world to him.
The You crooner died peacefully in his home in Los Angeles of unknown causes. He left behind his family including his famous sister Trina and Tamara. Other famous people who have died peacefully in their homes include Jean-Luc Godard, who died on September 13, 2022, the same day Jesse Powell’s death was announced.
