Eddie Kendricks
American singer and songwriter, member of The Temptations (1939-1992) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 52
Edward James Kendrick, better known as Eddie Kendricks, was an American tenor singer and songwriter. Noted for his distinctive falsetto singing style, Kendricks co-founded the Motown singing group the Temptations, and was one of their lead singers from 1961 until 1971.
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David Ruffin Bandmate in The Temptations
Dennis Edwards Bandmate in The Temptations
Otis Williams Bandmate in The Temptations
Ali-Ollie Woodson Bandmate in The Temptations
Damon Harris Bandmate in The Temptations
Richard Street Bandmate in The Temptations- Bruce Williamson Bandmate in The Temptations
- Norman Harris Produced Goin' Up in Smoke and He's a Friend
Brian Holland Produced The Hit Man (1975)
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He was the lead voice on such famous songs as "The Way You Do the Things You Do", "Get Ready", and "Just My Imagination ". As a solo artist, Kendricks recorded several hits of his own during the 1970s including the number-one single "Keep On Truckin'" and the number-two single "Boogie Down."
