Legendary R&B Group the O'JAYS Nominated for an NAACP Image Award For Best Outstanding Group Or Duo

NEW YORK (SONY) Legendary R&B group The O'Jays are enjoying a career Renaissance of sorts. Philadelphia Soul's most popular and long-lived vocal groups, widely renowned for such pop classics as "Back Stabbers," "Love Train," and "For The Love Of Money," have just been nominated for an NAACP Image Award for Best Outstanding Group or Duo. Additionally, the trio, who has a critically-acclaimed new CD called Imagination (Sanctuary Urban), will be inducted into the 2005 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame along with U2, The Pretenders, Buddy Guy and Percy Sledge.

Comments O'Jays founding member, Eddie Levert: "We are truly honored to receive this recognition at this point in our career. We take nothing for granted. We appreciate all the love and support that's been thrown our way throughout our long journey."

Adds O'Jays founding member, Walter Williams: "I've been performing next to my good friend Eddie Levert for more than 4 decades, and even though we're now Hall of Famers, we're not through yet!"

The O'Jays have recently enjoyed a high-profile career spike when their classic tune "For The Love Of Money" became the official theme song for the Trump popular reality television show "The Apprentice." The group performed the catchy number on the show's special 3-hour live finale to great fanfare, once again proving that The O'Jays are truly an American treasure.

Meanwhile, their single Makeup continues to satisfy the country's radio audience and Levert is spreading the love on tour with son, R&B crooner, Gerald Levert.

The O'Jays will be announcing tour dates soon.