Jermaine Stewart | |
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![]() Stewart in a 1980s promotional photo | |
Background information | |
Birth name | William Jermaine Stewart |
Born | Columbus, Ohio, U.S.[1] | September 7, 1957
Origin | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
Died | March 17, 1997 Homewood, Illinois, U.S. | (aged 39)
Genres | R&B, pop, soul, funk, dance |
Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, dancer |
Years active | 1977–1997 |
Labels | Arista Records, Reprise Records |
William Jermaine Stewart (September 7, 1957 – March 17, 1997) was an American R&B singer, best known for his 1986 hit single "We Don't Have to Take Our Clothes Off", which peaked at number five on the Billboard Hot 100. It also peaked within the top ten of the charts in Canada (at number two), Ireland, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. His 1987 song "Say It Again", reached number seven in the United Kingdom.