Foster Sylvers Dies at 64

Foster Sylvers has died.

Foster Sylvers was a famous child star. He died at 64. He became famous in the 1970s with his family band, The Sylvers.

Foster's brother said he died after a battle with cancer. His daughter posted a photo of him on Facebook and said she loved him.

Foster played bass in his family band. They had hits like Boogie Fever and Hot Line. His brother Edmund died of cancer in 2004.

Foster Sylvers in 1978.

The Sylvers family band.

The Sylvers had many siblings in the band. They made 10 albums in the 1970s and were compared to the Jackson family.

Foster was 10 when he made his first album. He appeared on many TV shows and sang with his brother Edmund on Boogie Fever.

In the 1980s, the band changed their music style. Foster sang lead vocals on Come Back Lover, Come Back. The band broke up in 1985.

The Sylvers in a studio in 1979.

The band's biggest hit was Boogie Fever. The song is about a girl who loves disco music. The singer realizes he has 'boogie fever' too.

Foster sang in the bridge of Boogie Fever. The song has been used in many films and TV shows.

Fans are paying tribute to Foster on social media. One fan said he was a great talent and will never be forgotten.

Another fan remembered Foster performing with his siblings. His favorite song was Misdemeanor. He will miss Foster.

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