Mylon LeFevre, a famed Christian rock singer who founded the band Mylon and Broken Heart, has died, his wife confirmed in a statement.
On Facebook, LeFevre's wife, Christi, shared a photo of herself with the late singer and penned a lengthy message to announce his passing. She confirmed that her "precious, strong and courageous" husband died on Friday, September 8.
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In her statement, Christi spoke about her and LeFevre's faith and how her rock band husband established thousands of youths to become believers and followers of Jesus as it touched them with its music.
The widow noted that until LeFevre's last breath, his faith did not falter despite the non-stop battle with cancer.
"My love, you are finally enjoying in this moment what you affectionately referred to as 'the first day of forever,'" she wrote. "It has been my highest honor and privilege for God to trust me with you these past 25 years."
She did not specify what type of cancer the singer struggled with.
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Mylon LeFevre's Legacy Explored
Born into the gospel family group The LeFevres, LeFevre started honing his musical skills at a very young age.
He finally reached the spotlight in the music industry when Elvis Presley heard him sing "Without Him," a song he wrote when he was 17, at the National Quartet Convention in Memphis, Tenn., while serving in the army. The late King of Rock and Roll recorded the track as part of his album, "How Great Thou Art," and led hundreds of musicians to record their covers and own versions afterward.
In 1964, he officially marked his debut with the solo album "New Found Joy." Four years later, he dropped "Your Only Tomorrow" while working with other musicians from the 1970s to 1980s.
Among his collaborators included Billy Joel, Elton John, The Who, Eric Clapton, Little Richard, Duane Allman, Geroge Harrison and Berry Oakley, among others.
LeFevre expanded his career and launched Mylon and Broken Heart in 1981. One of the albums the band created, "Cracked in the Sky," led him to win a Grammy award for Best Gospel Performance by a duo, group, choir, or chorus.
Prior to his death, he successfully released more than 20 albums, with his last project, "Bow Down" released in 2003.
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