Bobby Caldwell dead at 71: What You Won’t Do for Love singer passes away in his sleep
Legendary American singer Bobby Caldwell has died at the age of 71, after suffering devastating adverse effects from fluoroquinolone (FQ) antibiotics for the past six years.
The What You Won’t Do For Love hitmaker’s passing was confirmed by his wife Mary on March 15, with the singer’s wife revealing that he had been “floxed,” a term used to describe a body suffering from mitochondrial damage and oxidative stress due to the use of CF. .
Caldwell died in her sleep Tuesday night while at her residence in New Jersey, her rep shared Wednesday morning.
Mary, whom he married in 2004, wrote on Twitter: “Bobby passed away here at home. I held him tight in my arms when he left us. I am forever heartbroken.
‘Thank you to all of you for your many prayers over the years. He had been “FLOXED” it took the health of him for the past 6 years and 2 months. Rest in God, my Love. -Maria Caldwell’
Sad Farewell: Legendary American Singer Bobby Caldwell Has Died Aged 71 After Suffering Devastating Adverse Effects Of Fluoroquinolone Antibiotics For The Past Six Years; seen in 2013
His early days: The artist is seen here in 1970 in a photo from PBR INT
RIP: Mary, whom he married in 2004, wrote on Twitter: ‘Bobby passed away here at home. I held him tight in my arms when he left us. I’m forever heartbroken
Floxed symptoms include; tendon rupture, nervous system disorders, heart, kidney and liver damage, diabetes and CF-associated disability (FQAD).
CF medications include ciprofloxacin (Cipro), gemifoxacin (Factive), levofloxacin (Levaquin), moxifloxacin (Avelox), norfloxacin (Noroxin), and ofloxacin (Floxin).
Symptoms may resolve when CF use ceases, persist indefinitely, or come and go over time.
Symptoms may resolve after stopping CFs, persist for years, or wax and wane over time.
TMZ he stated that the singer “had been unable to walk for about five years while dealing with painful bouts of neuropathy and a ruptured tendon in his ankle.”
The musician was known for his soulful and versatile voice while igniting the hit songs What You Won’t Do for Love.
The New York native, whose full name was Robert Hunter Caldwell, began singing in the 1960s as a teenager.
He has released several albums spanning R&B, soul, jazz, and adult contemporary.
“Drawing from his vast repertoire of rousing R&B, intimate smooth jazz stylings, and big band songs, Bobby has the ability to entertain anywhere, for fans of all ages. In Japan and throughout Asia, he enjoys feverish popularity, selling out shows and achieving gold and platinum status for his releases in those countries,” he says on his website.
In addition to extensive touring, Bobby starred as Frank Sinatra in the David Cassidy/Don Reo stage production of The Rat Pack Is Back in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Bobby received rave reviews for his performance, both from industry critics and his loyal fans.
Bobby has appeared on The CBS Second Cup Café, The Tonight Show Starring Jay Leno, BET Jazz Central, and has been featured on numerous national and local networks.
As a singer, she has a successful career with numerous solo releases, which have earned her praise far and wide.
He made his mark: The musician was known for his soulful and versatile voice as he ignited the hit songs What You Won’t Do for Love.
His songwriting skills have garnered hits not only for himself, but for well-known artists such as Chicago, Boz Scaggs, Peter Cetera and Amy Grant, Neil Diamond, and Al Jarreau.
Bobby’s timeless classic, What You Won’t Do For Love, has been recorded and sampled by over 100 artists, including Boys II Men’s rendition.
A sample of Bobby’s song Open Your Eyes was featured on Common’s Grammy-nominated, platinum rap hit The Light.
Artists as diverse as Tupac Shakur, Michael Bolton, Roberta Flack, Go West, Vanessa Williams, and the Notorious BIG have paid tribute to him.
Bobby’s classic song was sung by Elliot Yamin during the third round final of American Idol 2006.
Significant film and television credits have brought Bobby’s music to even wider audiences.
His original composition, ‘The Girl I Dream About,’ was featured in Hillary Duff’s ‘The Perfect Man,’ Charlie Matthau’s ‘Her Minor Thing,’ and ‘Simone,’ starring Al Pacino. .
Previously, her performance of ‘Beyond The Sea’ was selected by actor-director Joe Mantegna as the opening theme song for his directorial debut ‘Lakeboat’.
He loves being on stage: . “Bobby passed away here at home,” Mary said on Twitter. I held him tight in my arms when he left us. I am forever heartbroken. Seen in 2013
She was a fan: His songwriting skills have garnered hits not only for himself, but for well-known artists such as Chicago, Boz Scaggs, Peter Cetera and Amy Grant (pictured), Neil Diamond, and Al Jarreau.
The song fit so well with the film that Mantegna commissioned Bobby to compose an original piece, ‘(Oh Boy!) You’ve Got It Made,’ as the ending theme.
‘Beyond The Sea’, along with ‘All The Way’ and ‘The Girl I Dream About’ are also featured in the film ‘My First Mister’, starring Albert Brooks and directed by Christine Lahti.
‘I’ve Got The World On A String’ was used in ‘Hearts In Atlantis’, which starred Anthony Hopkins. ‘Luck Be A Lady’ is the title song from the movie ‘The Cooler,’ starring William H. Macy, Alec Baldwin, and Paul Sorvino.
Born in Manhattan and raised in Miami, Bobby came from a show business family.
His mother and father sang and hosted one of the first music variety shows on TV, ‘Suppertime.’
Bobby grew up listening to show tunes, the music of Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Tony Bennett and The Beatles. These early influences are prevalent in Bobby’s singing and songwriting.