With the death of Eddie Kendricks, aged 52, from lung cancer yesterday, three of the group have now met early deaths - the gravel-voiced David Ruffin died last year from a drug overdose, shortly after completing a European tour with Kendricks and another former Temptation, Dennis Edwards; Paul Williams killed himself in 1973, two years after his alcoholism led to his being sacked from the group. Afterward they talked about touring on their own and recorded an album as a duo for RCA in 1988. Year should not be greater than current year. Make sure that the file is a photo. Eddie Kendricks - Biography Edward James Kendrick (December 17, 1939 - October 5, 1992), best known by the stage name Eddie Kendricks, was an American singer and songwriter. Scottish Island for sale with asking price of $188,000. [6] He was also allowed to sing a few leads in his lower registers such as "May I Have This Dance" (1962). To a lot of people his songs are just a song of the Motown 60s and 70s, to us that listened to Eddies songs, got us through some very bad times in Vietnam and after. [6] He moved first to Arista Records, and later to Atlantic Records. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). As he grew away from the group, Kendricks began to rekindle his friendship with ex-Temptation David Ruffin, who convinced him to leave. BIRMINGHAM -- Eddie Kendricks, 52, a founding member of the Temptations and the falsetto lead for hits such as "The Way You Do the Things You Do," died of lung cancer Oct. 5 at a hospital here in his native city. He was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Birmingham. 40 cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Sorry! [6] Among the Temptations songs Kendricks sang lead on were "Dream Come True" (1962), the group's first charting single; "The Way You Do the Things You Do" (1964),[6] the group's first US Top 20 hit; "I'll Be in Trouble" (1964); "The Girl's Alright With Me" (1964), a popular B-side that Kendricks co-wrote; "Girl (Why You Wanna Make Me Blue)" (1964); "Get Ready" (1966);[6] "Please Return Your Love to Me" (1968); and "Just My Imagination" (1971). Mr. Kendricks began a solo career in 1971 but rejoined the group in 1982 for a reunion tour. Pigeon's lawyer called the missteps with the Probation Office the result ofa series of errors, miscommunications and misunderstandings.. You never get used to it.". The group toured and performed throughout the world. Oops, we were unable to send the email. In 1991, Eddie Kendricks was diagnosed with lung cancer. Paul remained a lesser-known name than either David Ruffin or Eddie Kendricks, despite his great vocal presence and pivotal role in the rise of the classic five-piece line-up. Hall & Oates have cited Kendrick and Ruffin specifically, and the Temptations in general, as a major influence. In 1960 the Primes met Berry Gordy, who recorded them for a Motown affiliate, Miracle Records, after changing their name to the Temptations. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. BIRMINGHAM, ALA. BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- Eddie Kendricks, whose soaring falsetto was one of the signatures of the Temptations' remarkable vocal versatility, has died at age 52. LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 09: Singer Dennis Edwards of The Temptations speaks onstage during the Special Merit Awards Ceremony during the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards at the Wilshire Ebell Theater on February 9, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Dennis Edwards, one of the former lead singers of the Temptations, died at the age of 74. Ruffin started touring with Kendrick as a duo act in 1985. Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in, Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile. Condolences for Edwards poured in on Twitter: Write to Mahita Gajanan at mahita.gajanan@time.com. Gone but never forgotten. He was previously married to Patricia Kendrick. It was as though Robinson was coming as close as he could to performing on the record himself; Kendricks's voice closely resembled his own creamy smooth high tone. 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As well as being renowned for their vocal strengths the Primes also gained a reputation for their spirited dance-steps. The 80s also brought Kendricks and Ruffin together with their great admirers Daryl Hall & John Oates, co-starring on 1985s Live At The Apollo album. Edwards died Thursday in Chicago and his cause of death was complications from meningitis, his wife. We have set your language to Try again later. Produced by later Tamla star Rick James, it included the exhilarating hit featuring Kendricks, Ruffin, and one of their successors, Dennis Edwards, Standing On The Top.. In 1989, Eddie, David and Dennis reunited with The Temptations to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He earned his first solo No. However, Kendricks reportedly refused to undergo chemotherapy at the time because of fear that he would lose his hair. Eddie Kendricks left The Temptations in 1971 to pursue a solo career; he recorded such songs as "Keep on Trucking", "Boogie Down" and "Can I". Eddie Kendricks would have been 52 years old at the time of death or 75 years old today. Pictured: The Temptations: Eddie Kendricks, Dennis Edwards, Otis Williams, Melvin Franklin, Paul Williams | Photo: Getty Images. In 1955, Kendricks, Williams, and friends Kell Osborne and Jerome Averette formed a doo-wop group called the Cavaliers, and began performing around Birmingham. He was 52 years old and. Some of us never made it, but those of us that did say thank you. This is a carousel with slides. Williams was born on July 2nd, 1939, in Birmingham, Alabama, and from an early age, Williams loved music and wanted to do nothing else but sing. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. He was reunited with the band again in 1989 as it was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. There is a problem with your email/password. This is an old interview with Dennis Edwards, talking about when he first joined the Temptations. Kendrick, who lives in Marietta, Ga., was arrested at the church Monday for non-payment of $26,000 in child support. It seemed just like old times, but it didn't last. 1 killed in shooting at Massachusetts house party, Biden shows support for free press at White House Correspondents' dinner, Google Doodle pays tribute to late actor Alan Rickman, Heavy shelling in Kherson, Kharkiv destroys residences, Cuba postpones International Workers' Day parade over fuel shortages. Though Whitfield had chief responsibility for writing, Kendricks co-wrote and received credit for several Temptations songs apart from "The Girl's Alright With Me" including "Isn't She Pretty" (1961) and "Don't Send Me Away" (1967). It was Williams and Kendricks who had started the Temptations. Kendricks' solo career began slowly; he endured two years of singles that missed the Top 40, while the Temptations continued with their string of Norman Whitfield-helmed hits (one of which, "Superstar (Remember How You Got Where You Are)", was written as a jab towards Kendricks and Ruffin). Another early Motown artist, singer Stevie Wonder, had visited him Saturday. Mr. Kendricks and Ruffin began working together after their 1985 album, "Live at the Apollo," with the pop duo Hall and Oates. Eddie was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, U.S.A. . Try again later. 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Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Eddie Kendrick Performing Keep On Truckin In The Crowd Of Detroit In 1991 Mr. Kendricks and Mr. Ruffin began working together after their 1985 album, "Live at the Apollo," with the pop duo Hall and Oates. The Temptations' Paul Williams Fought Horrible Disease & Died Tragically at Just 34 in 1973 - Inside His Life & Death By Joe Akins Sep 19, 2021 01:30 P.M. Paul Williams was an obvious talent of his generation and was one of the key players of the Motown group, "The Temptations," but his life was marred by sadness and ended quickly. "While the Four Tops covered the frenetic side of the Motown sound and the Miracles monopolized its romantic side, the Temptations quite simply stood as the finest vocal group in '60s soul," Joe McEwen and Jim Miller wrote in the Rolling Stone Illustrated History of Rock and Roll. 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Search above to list available cemeteries. "Just My Imagination" was in 1971, but he left the Temptations shortly after that. April 28 (UPI) -- An isolated private island off the coast of Scotland is for sale with an asking price of about $188,000. He was ordered to pay her $25,000 and make child-support payments for their son. April 28 (UPI) -- A British piercing enthusiast broke his own Guinness World Record when the number of flesh tunnels in his face increased to 17. Unfortunately, The Primes did not find the success they had hoped for and were later disbanded, with everyone returning home. The song . There was an error deleting this problem. The expansive, eight-minute take on "Girl You Need a Change of Mind", which peaked at number 13 on the soul chart,[8] was a particular favorite at David Mancuso's Loft. Paul Williams killed himself in 1973, two years after he was asked to leave the group because of alcoholism and related health problems. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. EDDIE KENDRICKS never looked especially healthy. EDDIE KENDRICKS never looked especially healthy. Franklin was best known for his role as a founding member of Motown singing group The Temptations from 1960 to 1995. Kendricks died of lung cancer in Birmingham on October 5 . Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. In 1982 Kendricks rejoined the Temptations for a 'Reunion' tour; after their Live at the Apollo album, he and David Ruffin worked together again, under the auspices of the pop duo Hall and Oates. "Berry Gordy is a man I don't know, I only met him about three times," he said, but "I know he didn't particularly care for me." 1. A funeral services was held at the First Baptist Church in Ensley, Alabama. {{start_at_rate}} {{format_dollars}} {{start_price}} {{format_cents}} {{term}}, {{promotional_format_dollars}}{{promotional_price}}{{promotional_format_cents}} {{term}}, By ANTHONY VIOLANTI, ANTHONY VIOLANTI TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. He went to Florida instead, Former waitress sentenced to 2 to 5 years in prison in $50,000 lottery scheme, Biden addresses journalists detained abroad at Correspondents' Dinner, Sudan's rival forces vie for control, risking prolonged conflict, 5 killed in Texas shooting, sheriff expands search for suspect, Pelosi on trip to Kyiv: "We thought we could die". Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. The group toured and performed throughout the world. On stage, he appeared skinny and frail, but despite his physical stature, he was a dynamic force in the Temptations and Motown. As a Washington DC native, l also remember his outstanding collaboration with The Young Senators.how his smoothness on such Eddie standards as Can I, If You Let Me, Girl,You Need A Change of Mind and of course his distinctiveness on all of the Temps classics like Youre My Everything and Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer made him a standout but always a dedicated Temptation Forever. Mr. Kendricks began a solo career in 1971, but he rejoined the group in 1982 for a "Reunion" tour. [6], Earlier, in 1985, they participated in the Hall & Oates live album, Live at The Apollo, recorded at a benefit at New York City's Apollo Theater; and sang with the duo at Live Aid in Philadelphia[6] and the MTV Video Music Awards in New York. 0 cemeteries found in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, USA. Eddie James Kendrick[3] (December 17, 1939[2] October 5, 1992),[4] better known as Eddie Kendricks, was an American tenor singer and songwriter. Kendricks and Paul Williams joined forces with members Elbridge Al Bryant, Otis Williams and Melvin "Blue" Franklin of Otis Williams and the Distants after two members quit and became the Elgins, who on the same day changed their name to the Temptations and signed to Motown. Edwards would have turned 75 on Saturday. We collect and tell stories of people from all around the world. David Melvin English (October 12, 1942 - February 23, 1995) better known by the stage name Melvin Franklin, or his nickname "Blue", was an American bass singer. [citation needed]. "They could outdress, outdance and outsing any competition in sight.". In the golden era of the Temptations, Kendricks light, acrobatic voice was the perfect foil for the gritty tones of the equally brilliant David Ruffin. 'Eddie just had that great, great tenor voice that just was so captivating,' said Esther Edwards, the first manager of the group and the sister of the Motown boss Berry Gordy. Mr. Ruffin died of a drug overdose last year, shortly after completing a European tour with Mr. Kendricks and another former Temptation, Dennis Edwards. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. GREAT NEWS! You are truly, truly missed, nobody can fill your shoes nor take your place. In late 1991 Kendricks, by now living in his native Birmingham, Alabama, underwent surgery to have one of his lungs removed in the hope of preventing the spread of cancer. Eddie Kendricks [1] 1939-1992 Vocalist Sister Group Evolved Into Supremes [2] Sang Lead on Temptations Singles [3] Recorded with Ruffin and Edwards [4] Selected discography [5] Sources [6] . Failed to report flower. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? [19] In 2019, Kendricks was inducted as a solo artist into the National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. The band signed to the young Motown label in 1961, and their song Oh Mother Of Mine was nothing short of spectacular. Kendricks, however, initially decided to stay in the group because he was worried he would not get the support he needed if he left. The Temptations began singing background for Mary Wells. He continued to tour through the summer of 1992 when he fell ill again and was hospitalized. On October 16, 1999, Eddie Kendrick Memorial Park, located on the corner of 18th Street and 4th Avenue North, was dedicated to Birmingham native Eddie Kendricks of the Temptations. From 1961 to 1971, he added the "s" to Kendrick (Kendricks). The park uses Kendricks' family name sans the "s", which was added early in his career. The low point came in June 1991, when he was arrested at David Ruffin's funeral and charged with failing to pay child support. The expressive vocalist (who often sang in a falsetto), born Edward James Kendrick, grew up in Birmingham, Alabama, but it was Detroit's Motown label that made him a star. He explained that they were working with people that "didn't have their best interests at heart." . Survivors include his parents and a sister. Unless a singer produces himself he has to portray the producer, he said in an interview with Disc in 1973. Please subscribe. BIRMINGHAM, ALA. BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- Eddie Kendricks, whose soaring falsetto was one of the signatures of the Temptations' remarkable vocal versatility, has died at age 52. AmoMama creates engaging, meaningful content for women. Nicholas D. D'Angelo, an attorney from Niagara County, will serve six months in jail and also will be placed on sex offender probation for 10 . Their money only took them as far as Cleveland, where they both had relatives. Eddie Kendricks, the former lead singer of the Temptations, one of the top male singing groups of the 1960's, died on Monday at Baptist Medical Center-Princeton here. A system error has occurred. Eddie Kendricks, the former lead singer of the Temptations, one of the top male singing groups of the 1960's, died on Monday at Baptist Medical Center-Princeton here. Eddie had the distinction of singing lead on the Tempts first chart single, 1962s Dream Come True, and the first R&B No.1 that came right after it, The Way You Do The Things You Do. As stylish in person as on record, he was behind many of the striking wardrobe choices that made the group even more glamorous. The Temptations went on to become Motown's most successful male group, making more than a dozen hit singles and trailing only the Supremes for supremacy on the charts. But the ladies really loved Eddie and his style . Try again. Please fill in your e-mail so we can share with you our top stories. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Family members linked to this person will appear here. ). If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. He makes the relationship between Eddie K and David Ruffin seem really intense, more intense than that of Paul Williams and Eddie. Family-Placed Death Notice KENDRICK, Eddie Mr. Eddie Kendrick, the husband of Mrs. Irether Kendrick of East Point, GA. passed on October 29, 2008. [17] He was survived by his three children: Parris, Aika, and Paul Kendricks (named after Paul Williams). You may request to transfer up to 250,000 memorials managed by Find a Grave. If you are experiencing difficulties logging in or are a subscriber getting a paywall, please try one or more of the following steps. [12][13] The single earned them a Grammy nomination.[14]. In 1999, The Temptations were inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame. Please try again later. As a soloist, Mr. Kendricks had a major success in 1973 with the song "Keep On Truckin'," which sold three million copies. But the ladies really loved Eddie and his style . On October 16, 1999, Eddie Kendrick Memorial Park, located on the corner of 18th Street and 4th Avenue North, was dedicated to Birmingham native Eddie Kendricks of the Temptations. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. (US R&B #40, US Pop #20, US AC #12, UK #58), 1987: "I Couldn't Believe It" (Ruffin & Kendrick) (US R&B #14, US AC #48, UK #85), 1988: "One More for the Lonely Hearts Club" (Ruffin & Kendrick) (US R&B #43), This page was last edited on 25 April 2023, at 11:51. There is a scene depicting his sickle-cell anemia. D ennis Edwards, one of the former lead singers of the Temptations, died at the age of 74. Kendricks remained in the group through the rest of the decade, but a number of issues began to push him away from it in the late 1960s and early 1970s. [7] While working on his first solo album, Kendricks recorded one last hit single with the Temptations, 1971's "Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me)". Services announced later. (It was for the Primettes, their sister group, that Kendricks recommended a local girl, Diana Ross.). Mr. Kendricks, whose clear falsetto punctuated hit recordings that included "My Girl," "Get Ready" and "The Way You Do the Things You Do," founded the Temptations in Detroit in 1961 with Otis Williams, Melvin Franklin, Paul Williams and Elbridge Bryant. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. April 29 (UPI) -- An Australian tourist facing possible flogging after being accused of going on a drunken nude rampage in the Indonesian province of Ache says he felt "almost possessed" at the time. He was uncomfortable with singing the psychedelic style that Whitfield was now crafting for the group as opposed to the romantic ballads they had sung under the direction of Smokey Robinson;[6] his friend Paul Williams was often too ill to perform with the group; and Kendricks often found himself at odds with bandmates Otis Williams and Melvin Franklin. But Kendricks said the disease was simply the consequence of 30 years of being addicted to cigarettes. April 28 (UPI) -- The PGA Tour's Mexico Open was briefly interrupted when a swarm of bees sent a group of golfers ducking in the grass. Eddie KendricksEddie Kendricks A Motown Records Release; 1973 UMG Recordings, Inc.Rel. According to Otis Williams, Kendricks romantically pursued Diana Ross, lead singer of the Supremes, and he was said to have been close friends with Martha Reeves of the Vandellas. To preserve these articles as they originally appeared, The Times does not alter, edit or update them. Weve updated the security on the site. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. And he just won the 'Nobel Prize' of statistics, Pigeon was supposed to report to Probation Office when released from jail. David Ruffin replaced Mr. Bryant in 1964, and the group signed with the Motown label. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Eddie Kendricks (5832)? The live medley of "The Way You Do the Things You Do" and "My Girl" was released as a single, reaching number 20 on the Billboard Hot 100, number 12 on the Adult Contemporary chart, and number 40 on the R&B chart. The Singer of The Black Dahlia Murder Died at 41, Who Is Wolfgang Van Halen? [citation needed] His family moved to the Ensley neighborhood of Birmingham, where he met and began singing with his best friend Paul Williams in their church choir in the late 1940s. He continued to tour through the summer of 1992 when he fell ill again and was hospitalized. He later re-united with David Ruffin, who left the group in 1968; he and David Ruffin then formed a group with Dennis Edwards. After having surgery in late 1991, Kendricks resumed touring through the summer of 1992. Kendrick and his former wife, Patricia, were divorced in 1975 in Detroit. Eddie Kendricks was suffering from lung cancer which led him to death. . Friends and fans paid tribute to Kendricks at four concerts, held at the Strand in Los Angeles, on October 16 and October 17, 1992. We didnt have PTSD back then, we were told to suck it up and move on. [6] He had one sister, Patricia, and three brothers, Charles, Robert, and Clarence. Kendricks' lilting voice was featured on the lead in many of the group's hits. He said the disease was caused by 30 years of smoking. Atlantic. Before his departure in 1971, Kendricks had taken the lead on such indelible highlights of their songbook as the pacy Get Ready and their collaboration with the Supremes, Im Gonna Make You Love Me. He also had key roles in the multiple-vocal Norman Whitfield productions that gave them an exciting new sound in the late 60s, especially when he delivered the title line of Ball Of Confusion., Tensions within the group led to Kendricks departure, but he went out in glory, with the melodic, dreamy narrative of the 1971 US pop and R&B chart-topper Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me). After a run of modest chart entries at the outset of his solo career, he delivered a superb one-two punch of No.1s in 1973 with Keep On Truckin and Boogie Down, in a run of nine consecutive R&B top tenners that also included another bestseller, Shoeshine Boy., Later years delivered less success, and a departure from Motown followed in 1978, but he and Ruffin returned to the Temptations fold briefly for a 1982 tour and album, Reunion. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? "While the Four Tops covered the frenetic side of the Motown sound and the Miracles monopolized its romantic side, the Temptations quite simply stood as the finest vocal group in 60's soul," Joe McEwen and Jim Miller wrote in "The Rolling Stone Illustrated History of Rock-and-Roll." A spokeswoman for Baptist Medical Center-Princeton said the singer died of lung cancer last night. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? However, he remained a part of their circle and helped with their choreography. He was survived by his three children named Parris, Paul Kendricks, and Aika. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. [6] By this time, his popularity had waned, and he was also gradually losing his upper range as a result of chain smoking. Failed to delete flower. Kendricks and Ruffin re-joined the Temptations for a well-received 1982 reunion tour. [citation needed]. Edwards and the Temptations were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1989, where they performed with Daryl Hall and John Oates. Later, debate would rage amongst Motown aficionados about who could sing higher, Robinson or Kendricks. NEWS CRITIC, ANTHONY VIOLANTI/NEWS STAFF REPORTER, ANTHONY VIOLANTI Kendricks was born to Johnny and Lee Bell Kendrick[5] in Union Springs, Alabama on December 17, 1939. Kendricks sang lead on hits such as "Just My Imagination," "I'll Be In Trouble" and "Get Ready. "I will never smoke another cigarette again," he said, but it was too late. Eddie Kendricks was suffering from lung cancer which led him to death. It was a sad ending for a performer who in recent years had endured professional and personal decline. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. On stage, he appeared skinny and frail, but despite his physical stature, he was a dynamic force in the Temptations and Motown. Eddie Kendricks was born on December 17, 1939 in Union Springs, Alabama, USA. In 1998, NBC aired The Temptations, a four-hour television miniseries based upon an autobiographical book by Otis Williams. "This is probably the only award he hasn't received yet," C.R. Their five-part harmonies seemed divinely inspired: sexy, vibrating with energy, the coolest dancers, the Temptations were so ironic that they made otherwise impressive stable-mates like the Four Tops seem mere pop acts. Now, Eddie Kendricks is a part of Motown's growing tragic legacy. I had the pleasure to know this wonderful man.In college as one of the people who brought entertainment in for the students at South Carolina State University Along with Earl Redford.We stayed in touch over the years.A great talent and a great human being.Iwas blessed to have been in his company. Eddie Kendricks, Paul Williams, Melvin Franklin, David Ruffin and Otis Williams of the R&B group "The Temptations" pose for a portrait in 1965 in New York City | Photo: Getty Images. David Ruffin replaced Bryant in 1964 and the group signed with the Motown label. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. The Temptations, Otis Williams, Dennis Edwards, Eddie Kendricks Melvin Franklin, Paul Williams | Photo: Getty Images. To use this feature, use a newer browser. The single was later remade by R&B singer D'Angelo for the Get on the Bus soundtrack. Eddie was born in Union Springs, Alabama on December 17, 1939, and died tragically young, of cancer, at just 52. 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