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Alwin Lopez Jarreau was born March 12, 1940 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Over the course of his career, he earned seven Grammy Awards. He was best known for his 1981 album Breakin’ Away and for the theme song for the 1980s television series Moonlighting. He also performed on the 1985 charity track “We Are the World”.
Jarreau is survived by his wife Susan and son Ryan. In lieu of flowers, Jarreau’s family requested contributions be made to the Wisconsin Foundation for School Music.
Al Jarreau – “We’re In This Love Together”:
