Jermaine stewart gay

Jermaine was one of 5 children, Brother Eugene and sisters Sondra, Leandra & Norma. He continued to work on new music, hoping to make a comeback with his fourth album Set Me Free. The album reached number 90 on the US Billboard 200 chart, and number 30 on the US R&B Albums chart.

His second album Frantic Romantic was released in 1986, and included his most successful song “We Don’t Have to Take Our Clothes Off”.

His parents Ethel and Eugene Stewart named their son William Jermaine Stewart. An anthem for safe sex, when the Aids scare was at it's peak, this was a million selling record.

In 1989 Jermeine released his 4th and final album under his 10 records contract, titled "What Becomes A Legend Most. Jermaine believed this was his best work to date. His unreleased album Set Me Free was finally released posthumously in 2014 by Cherry Red Records.

Jermaine Stewart’s story serves as a poignant reminder of the devastating impact of AIDS during the late 20th century, and the importance of continued efforts to combat the disease.

In 1983 Jermaine performed backing vocals on Culture Club's hugely successful "Colour By Numbers" album. He moved to Chicago with his family in 1972, where he developed a passion for entertainment.

Having had the luxury of 3 homes around the World in London, Los Angeles and Chicargo. He also used his music to spread awareness and positivity about safe sex and abstinence during the AIDS crisis.

His songs continue to be played and enjoyed by millions of people around the world. Although only a moderately successful in the U.S.

the singles sold well in Europe. This album was predominatly released and was successful in Europe but not in the U.K. when the two singles "Tren De Amor" and "Every Woman Wants" failed to chart any higher than the mid 90s, the album was not released. In 2010 "Frantic Romantic" was remastered and reissued on CD with bonus tracks.

In 1987 Jermaine released his 3rd and most successful album "Say It Again".

When the "Soul Train" producer and presenter Don Cornelius created Shalamar Jermaine auditioned as lead singer but eventually Howard Hewitt won that position. An out take from the album "Wear Out The Grooves" featured on the soundtrack to the movie "Perfect". The title track became his second US top 40 hit, reaching number 27 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and number seven on the R&B Singles chart.

He was also one of the first openly gay artists in the music industry, paving the way for future generations of LGBTQ+ musicians. The title track was released as single but it's failure led to the project being scrapped and the album remains unreleased.

As a gay man Jermaine was diagnosed as HIV positive and ill health affected his career. It also highlighted the severe health consequences of AIDS, a disease that had claimed millions of lives since its emergence in the early 1980s.

The song reached numner 2 on the U.K. charts and number 5 in the U.S. Pop charts.