American singer Bobby Caldwell has died, Born in Manhattan, Bobby Caldwell was brought up in Florida.

Besotted by R&B and soul from a young age, he became a rhythm guitarist for Little Richard in the early 70s, learning from an artist whose profound love of gospel music is often overlooked.

Working the barroom circuit for several years, Bobby Caldwell penned a record deal in 1978 and set about recording his self-titled debut album. The label pushed back, feeling it lacked a single within 48 hours he had constructed the soaring hit ‘What You Won’t Do For Love’.

Bobby Caldwell’s cause of death: What happened to Bobby Caldwell?

Singer Bobby Caldwell has died at home at the age of 71 following a battle with an illness. The star died in his sleep at his residence in New Jersey on Tuesday, his representative and heartbroken wife have confirmed, Bobby’s wife, Mary Caldwell, took to Twitter to share the sad news of his death. Writing on Bobby’s page, she said: “Bobby passed away here at home.

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