Gerald Alston

Quick Facts

Full Name	Gerald Alston
Occupation	R&B Singer
Date Of Birth	Nov 8, 1951(1951-11-08)
Age	73
Birthplace	Henderson
Country	United States
Birth City	North Carolina
Horoscope	Scorpio

Gerald Alston Biography

Gerald Alston is one of the most popular and richest R &B Singer who was born on November 8, 1951 in Henderson, North Carolina, United States. Singer who is most well-known for his work as the lead vocalist of The R&B band The Manhattans. After the group disbanded in the mid 80’s his solo work was a hit such as “Take Me Where You Want To” and “Slow Motion.”

They and The Manhattans’ 1976 song “Reasons” features contributions from the singer He and The Manhattans’ 1976 song “Reasons” features contributions from singer Maurice White..

He joined the Manhattans in 1970, shortly after the death of their former lead singer George Smith and helped the group remain a fixture on the R&B top ten as lead on songs like “Kiss and Say Goodbye”, “There’s No Me Without You”, and “Shining Star”. He is the nephew of Shirley Alston Reeves, former lead singer of the Shirelles and rejoined the group in 1995 after finding that “his solo career wasn’t what he thought it would have been”. (quote from A Touch Of Classic Soul of the Early 1980s – Marc Taylor, pg. 170.) He is also a member of Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity. He was initiated into the Alpha Kappa chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi in Spring of 1970.

His maternal uncle has the name of Shirelles performer Shirley Alston Reeves.

Gerald Alston Net Worth

Gerald Alston is one of the richest R &B Singer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Gerald Alston 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

His birthplace was Henderson, North Carolina and released his first single as an artist in The Manhattans in 1964.

He released an album of tributes to the legendary artist In 2008, he recorded a tribute album to legendary singer Sam Cooke titled “Gerald Alston Sings Sam Cooke.” titled “Gerald Alston Sings In 2008, he recorded a tribute album to legendary singer Sam Cooke titled “Gerald Alston Sings Sam Cooke.”.”

Gerald Alston (born November 8, 1951) is an American R&B singer, and the lead singer with the Manhattans. Between 1988 and 1995, he left the group to record five albums (later recording his tribute to Sam Cooke in 2008) and ten solo singles, including “Take Me Where You Want To,” “Slow Motion,” a remake of Atlantic Starr’s “Send for Me”, and “Activated”, most of which was for Motown Records.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Gerald Alston Dating?

According to our records, Gerald Alston married to Edna Chew. As of December 1, 2023, Gerald Alston’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Gerald Ranked on the list of most popular R &B Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Gerald Alston celebrates birthday on November 8 of every year.

Where is Gerald Alston today?

Alston resides in New Jersey with his wife Edna and son.

How many of The Manhattans are still alive?

Kenneth “Wally” Kelly, the last surviving original member of the group, died on February 17, 2015, at the age of 74. Lead singer Gerald Alston is the only member alive of the group’s heyday lineup.

How old is Gerald from The Manhattans?

70 years (November 8, 1951)

When did Gerald Alston join The Manhattans?

Alston left the group in 1988 to pursue a solo career and found success with a quartet of albums, before rejoining The Manhattans in 1993 to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the group’s founding. Today, the members of the Rhythm and Blues Hall of Fame continue to perform all over the world.

Is Gerald Alston married?

Edna Chew