Rhythm & blues star Nathaniel Mayer has died at the age of 64 in his home town of Detroit, as a result of complications arising from a series of strokes.
The singer, known for his energetic vocal style scored his first hits in the sixties, but staged a comeback in 2002, and went on to collaborate with younger artists such as Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys, prompting a resurgence of popularity after more than three decades away from the industry. His most recent album, 'Why Don't You Give To Me?', was released in August 2007.
The message on Mayer's MySpace reads: "It is with great sadness that we report the passing of our dear friend Nathaniel Mayer. After many months of complications and illnesses following a series of strokes, Nathaniel left us November 1, 2008. He will always be in our hearts".