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Dee Harvey

1965 – 2012

American singer

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About Dee Harvey

Lived 1965 – 2012 (aged 47). Dee Harvey was an American artist and singing.

Demetrius La Vell "Dee" Harvey (August 24, 1965 – December 1, 2012) was an American R&B singer. He was at one time signed to Motown and recorded his first album, Just as I Am with Motown in 1991.

Harvey was born in Memphis, Tennessee, and attended Trezevant High School. Harvey was best known for his 1991 hit "Leave Well Enough Alone", which reached No. 61 on the US R&B chart, and his 1992 hit "Just as I Am" (#68 R&B).

Harvey also sang with Harry Belafonte in 1989. During his career, he also sang with Aaron Neville and Dionne Warwick among others. In 2010, he mainly performed as a backup singer to Rod Stewart. He also performed and sang two songs, "In the Middle" and "Are You Ready for Me", on the soundtrack of the 1991 film The Five Heartbeats, directed by Robert Townsend.

Dee Harvey died at age 47 in California.

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Important facts

Born
24 August 1965, Memphis
Birth century
20th century
Died
1 December 2012, California
Occupation
Artist, Singing
Nationality
United States

People in Dee Harvey's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

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Harry Belafonte
1927 – 2023
Singer
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Dionne Warwick
b. 1940
Singer
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Robert Townsend
1920 – 1998
Businessperson
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Aaron Neville
b. 1941
Singer
 Portrait of Rod Stewart
Rod Stewart
b. 1945
Singer-songwriter

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Dee Harvey?

American singer (1965-2012)

When was Dee Harvey born?

Dee Harvey was born on 24 August 1965 in Memphis.

When did Dee Harvey die?

Dee Harvey died on 1 December 2012 in California.

What was Dee Harvey's occupation?

Dee Harvey was an artist and singing.

What nationality was Dee Harvey?

Dee Harvey was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Dee Harvey

· Wikidata: Q5249912

· DBpedia: Dee Harvey

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