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Leroy Burgess (born August 20, 1953) is an American singer, songwriter, keyboard player, recording artist, and record producer.

Burgess was a member of Black Ivory and lead vocalist on the majority of their hits in the early 1970s, he made his debut with the group at the age of 16.

Burgess grew up in Harlem, one of seven children. His mother, Myrtle Bell Burgess (a classically trained Contralto) initially disapproved of his desire to become a musician, while his father, Morgan Burgess secretly approved and supported his efforts. Burgess' Bell bloodline includes members of Kool & The Gang, Philly composer/producer/arranger Thom Bell, singer Betty Wright, singer Archie Bell and former Stax/Volt President Al Bell.