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Eddie Kendricks

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American singer and songwriter, member of The Temptations (1939-1992)

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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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The Temptations in 1964, with Kendricks at left, seated.The Temptations in 1964, with Kendricks at left, seated.The Young Senators, who toured with Kendricks and played on People...Hold On.The Young Senators, who toured with Kendricks and played on People...Hold On.

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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. 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."

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United States
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Musicians
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Singer / Musician
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deceased
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Lived 1939 to 1992 · aged 52
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