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Maxwell Biography

Birth Name:Gerald Maxwell Rivera

Birth Place:Brooklyn, New York, United States

Profession Soundtrack, Actor

Fast Facts

  • Has worked with the nonprofit organization Artists for Peace and Justice
  • Started out singing in his church choir at a young age
  • Quote: "[On staying relevant in music] "I'm not a child․ I don't understand the intricacies and delicacies of certain trends, nor do I feel like I should adhere to them․""
  • R&B and south singer who often mixes jazz and funk in his music
  • Gained recognition for his rendition of the the Kate Bush song "This Woman's Work․"
  • Once worked as a dishwasher at the restaurant chain Pizza Hut
  • Has stated he likes to eat pasta with alfredo sauce to lubricate his vocal cords before a performance

Awards

  • 1998ALMA Award-Outstanding Performance by an Individual or Act in a Variety/Music Series or Special: nominated
  • 2000Blockbuster Entertainment Award-Favorite Song from a Movie (Internet Only): nominated