How did Bobby Caldwell die? Musician cause of death explained

Multi-instrumentalist/singer-songwriter Bobby Caldwell died: On Monday, March 13, 2023, an online tribute reported that Bobby Caldwell had passed away unexpectedly. Many people may recognize Bobby Caldwell from the popular song “What You Won’t do for Love,” which R&B and hip-hop artists have been sampling for years. People are curious to know how he passed away. Here’s what we know about Bobby Caldwell cause of death.

What happened to Bobby Caldwell?

A. Scott Galloway confirmed the passing news of Bobby Caldwell and the statement reads the following message,

Music journalist A. Scott Galloway just shared that Bobby Caldwell passed away at age 71, following an extended illness. My heartfelt sympathies go out to his family. : Bobby Caldwell performs “What You Won’t Do For Love” live in Miami Beach, filmed by George Monteiro, 1978.

Bobby Caldwell cause of death

The wings of a Blue-Eyed Soul Singer have been bestowed. He was frequently referred to as a “blue-eyed soul singer,” which stunned black audiences in the late 1970s when they learned he was a white man while on tour with Natalie Cole. TMZ reported that singer Bobby Caldwell’s sickness, which he had been battling for years, was the cause of his death.

Read the story of Caldwell’s illness below:

(May 25, 2022) It has been a difficult past year for legendary singer and songwriter Bobby Caldwell and his family. We heard last summer that Bobby had suffered an unknown injury that has forced him to cancel his concerts for the remainder of 2021, with his family asking for prayers.

Now his team has sent a note to fans providing more information about Bobby’s ailment and his current situation:

In January 2017, Bobby was given an antibiotic. After taking the drug for several days he experienced bilateral Achilles tendon ruptures and developed peripheral neuropathy. Despite these injuries, Bobby continued to perform with the aid of a wheelchair, cane, and his helpers. Unfortunately, Bobby’s condition continues to worsen. He has a great deal of neuropathy pain, and his mobility is limited.

 Bobby had always planned on performing and making music for the rest of his life. He never could have anticipated what happened to him. It’s truly heartbreaking.

 Over the past couple of years, many of you have sent Bobby greeting cards and letters. It lifts his spirits. He reads all of the correspondence.

Who was Bobby Caldwell?

American singer, songwriter, and musician Robert Hunter Caldwell was born on August 15, 1951, and he passed away in March of 2023. He issued a number of albums in the R&B, jazz, soul, and adult contemporary genres. He is renowned for his soulful, flexible voice.

In 1978, Caldwell debuted his hallmark song “What You Won’t Do for Love,” which became a hit single, off his double platinum debut album Bobby Caldwell. After releasing numerous CDs of smooth jazz and R&B, Caldwell started performing Great American Songbook standards.

He composed numerous songs for various musicians, including Amy Grant and Peter Cetera’s “The Next Time I Fall,” which peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Hip-hop and R&B artists commonly sample Caldwell’s music.

Caldwell’s Musical Career

Early in the 1970s, Caldwell’s first big break came as Little Richard’s rhythm guitarist. Caldwell later disbanded his band and started a solo career. He had spent six years in Los Angeles by 1977, performing in various bar bands and attempting to sign a record deal.

In 1978, Caldwell finally signed with TK Records in Miami. Executives praised Caldwell’s first album after the tracks were finished, but they felt it lacked a big smash. During the next two days, Caldwell spent time writing “What You Won’t Do for Love” at the recording studio.

TK was primarily an R&B label with a following among Black Americans. Caldwell’s face was removed from the record cover by label executives who wanted to hide the fact that he was white.

The majority of the crowd was black when he toured with Natalie Cole in support of the album, and many people were shocked to learn that Caldwell was white.

“What You Won’t Do for Love”

The Bobby Caldwell song “What You Won’t Do for Love” debuted at No. 9 on the Billboard magazine Hot 100 chart, No. 6 on the R&B chart, and No. 10 on the Adult Contemporary chart.

Many versions of the song have been sampled, remixed, and covered. In 1998, Caldwell rebuilt it. Tupac Shakur sampled it for his smash song “Do for Love,” which Go West, Phyllis Hyman, Roy Ayers, Michael Bolton, Intro, Boyz II Men, and Snoh Aalegra all covered.

Elliott Yamin performed it on American Idol’s fifth season in 2006. The Notorious B.I.G. sampled the Caldwell song “My Flame” for his song “Sky’s the Limit,” which featured R&B group 112.

Caldwell’s debut album

Following Caldwell’s debut album, Cat in the Hat (1980) and Carry On (1982). J Dilla sampled the Cat in the Hat song “Open Your Eyes” for Common’s “The Light” off of his “Like Water for Chocolate” album from 2000.

“Open Your Eyes” was also covered by musicians John Legend and Dwele. Caldwell performed all the instruments, served as producer, and assisted with arranging and mixing for the album Carry On.

For utilizing the song “Carry On” (from the album of the same name) without permission in his song of the same name from his 2018 mixtape Nasaratti, which at the time was accessible on YouTube, Spotify, and SoundCloud, Lil Nas X was sued for $25 million in 2019.

Caldwell only made August Moon available in Japan in 1983. In the 1990s, it was made available in America.

Caldwell composed several hit music

For the films Back to School (“Educated Girl”), Mac and Me (“Take Me, I’ll Follow You”), Salsa (“Puerto Rico”), and its follow-up, Caldwell composed and sang the songs (“Every Teardrop”).

Moreover, he created music for the 1984 movie Night of the Comet (“Never Give Up”). His renditions of big band standards have been used in various movies due to what he has claimed in interviews to be a lesser cost of use than the original recordings. Lake Boat and Simone (2001) are two examples (2002).

Caldwell played Frank Sinatra from October 1999 to January 2000 in the Las Vegas production of The Rat Pack is Back, except for a small part in the 1988 film Salsa.

Read some Heartfelt Tributes by Caldwell’s fans

Alan Kenny Arscott

Another sad day as we lose two more great musicians from the world of Soul & Jazz… Bobby Caldwell first reached my ears via Robbie Vincent‘s weekly Saturday Show BITD. ‘What You won’t Do’ is a seminal classic of course but there are so many more from one of the greatest Blue-Eyed Soul singers and composers of them all… Down For The Third Time, Once You Give In, My Flame, and See The Light (Hi Abi! ) are all big BC favs. Simon Emmerson (A.K.A Simon Booth)was a pivotal writer and guitarist during the early 80’s post-punk British Jazz scene, particularly with Weekend, Working Week, EBTG, and later the Afro Celt SS. ‘View from Her Room’ and ‘Vencemeros (We Will Win)’ are the big numbers for me. Timeless numbers that still get dropped to this day demonstrate what a brilliant player and composer he was. RIP Bobby & Simon. 

Zay Greedo

One of the greatest to do this didn’t have a wide octave range but the octave range he did have he was an absolute MASTER of. Bobby Caldwell has been instrumental in my growth as an artist without even knowing it, rest easy GOAT 

Statik Selektah   · 

Such a sad day. Bobby Caldwell is one of my favorites of all time. My daughter sings me them. I’ve been trying to book him/ connect for years but his health had been slowing him down. Much love to his wife. Rest in Peace Bobby & thank you!

Maurizio Metalli

Very saddened by the loss of such a music icon like Bobby Caldwell. He’s been a point of reference for all R&B, Pop/soul, and smooth jazz lovers. One could recognize his amazing higher pitched and soft voice among 1000. Stylistically very elegant and classy.

Legendary his “What You Won’t Do For Love”…and I personally loved “Heart Of Mine”. I rearranged both of them as a tribute to his great musicianship. He’ll be missed 

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