Members of the legendary R&B group, The O’JAYS spoke exclusively with ReelUrbanNews.com prior to taking the stage at the Microsoft Theater, in downtown Los Angeles.

“We delivered the message man. We not only sang the songs, we sang about things and about what’s going on in the world and in life. We enlightened them and we helped them to carry their burdens. We helped them get through the bad times and the good times.” Eddie Levert, Sr., The O’JAYS
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“The old man use to say, ‘when you leave the performance, they should leave talking about you.’ Meaning us.” Walter Williams, Sr., The O’JAYS

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“It’s been over five decades. If you’ve seen any bodies work before me, then you will see that I have to maintain that level of consistency. I still find it to be a big responsibility, because their still on top of their game. If they were to slack off, I could sit on a stool and just chill. But they don’t do it, so I can’t do it. Yes, it’s a big responsibility, but I’m up for it.” Eric Nolan Grant, The O’JAYS

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