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Edwin Starr

American singer and songwriter (1942-2003) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 61

Charles Edwin Hatcher, known by his stage name Edwin Starr, was an American singer and songwriter. He is best remembered for his Norman Whitfield-produced Motown singles of the 1970s, most notably the number-one hit "War".

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Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1942 to 2003 · aged 61

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