Jesse Powell, R&B Singer Known for His Four-Octave Range, Dies at 51

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Placebo have released a limited edition vinyl featuring covers of Tears For Fears‘ ‘Shout’ and Kate Bush‘s ‘Running Up That Hill’.Earlier this month the UK rockers released a cover of Tears For Fears’ 1985 chart-topping single, while Bush’s ‘Running Up That Hill’, which they covered in 2003, has recently seen a huge chart resurgence after being used in Stranger Things.Now, the band have teamed up with British artist Stuart Semple for a limited edition packaged, double A-side 7 inch vinyl featuring both tracks, designed with a brand new colour.According a press release, “Placebo paint” is inspired by Semple’s “lifelong love of Placebo”.“Changing colour in front of your eyes in different lights, PLACEBO morphs from a deep purple hue, through black, into a shimmering blue,” a press statement reads.Semple as also created an original acrylic and charcoal on a canvas painting using the shade, titled ‘SHOUT’, and forms the cover artwork for the limited edition record.Speaking about the design, Semple said: “Placebo has always conjured colours in my mind. I’ve been painting along to their records since I was a teenager and that bruise blue-black is something that I feel encompasses the feeling and emotion behind the music.“When we get our emotions out on the surface and express ourselves, it can look dark and painful, but there’s always a beauty in it,” he added.“I’ve always loved Placebo’s covers, they always seem to hone in on such important songs for the times we are in.

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Thania Garcia Jesse Powell, the R&B singer best known for his 1999 hit “You,” died on Sept. 13 in his Los Angeles home. The news was confirmed via social media by his sisters and singer-songwriters Tamara and Trina Powell. He was 51. “It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved son, brother and uncle Jesse Powell. He passed away peacefully in his Los Angeles home,” wrote Tamara in an Instagram caption on Tuesday night. “The family asks for privacy at this time as we mourn this tremendous loss and celebrate his everlasting legacy. Jesse loved music and he especially loved his fans who supported him throughout his career.”

Another artist has tragically passed away this week.

“You” — has died. He was 51.His sisters Trina and Tamara Powell announced his passing on social media Tuesday.“It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved son, brother and uncle Jesse Powell.

A post shared by Tamara Powell (@tamara_powell)So far, no further details, such as cause of death, have been released by the family at this time. Many of Powell’s peers took to his sister’s comments to share their condolences.

R&B singer Jesse Powell, whose hit 1996 ballad “You” rose to the upper reaches of the music charts upon its rerelease in 1999, has died at age 51. His death was announced last night by his sister, Grammy winner Tamara Powell, who said her brother passed away peacefully at his home in Hollywood.

Grammy-Nominated R&B singer Jesse Powell has passed away at age 51.

R&B singer Jesse Powell has sadly passed away, just two days after his 51st birthday, his family have announced.