https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/5832/eddie-kendricks. Kendrick and Ruffin were members of the original Temptations, Motown's first major male singing group, in the 1960s. Kendrick and his former wife, Patricia, were divorced in 1975 in Detroit. Try again. Dennis Edwards Cause of Death Revealed by His Wife | Time Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. When the Temptations was formed in Detroit in 1961, the group consisted of Kendricks, Otis Williams, Melvin Franklin, Paul Williams and Elbridge Bryant. Try again later. A spokeswoman for Baptist Medical Center-Princeton said the singer died of lung cancer last night. 1 hit, "My Girl," in 1965, followed by "It's Growing" and "Since I Lost My Baby" that same year. There were rumours that Aids or drug abuse was behind his illness. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Kendricks and Ruffin left the group again and went their separate ways. 'Fog of bees' briefly interrupts PGA Tour's Mexico Open. April 28 (UPI) -- A lost dog in Northern Ireland was found 26 days later after walking more than 40 miles to the home of his former owners. Services announced later. He also leads on "I'm Gonna Make You Love Me" (1968), a popular duet with Diana Ross and the Supremes, and on the Temptations' version of the Christmas classic "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" (1968). Gone but never forgotten. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). The physician discovered a "pin drop" of cancer on one of his lungs. He explained that they were working with people that "didn't have their best interests at heart." Please subscribe. Edwards died Thursday in Chicago and his cause of death was complications from meningitis, his wife Brenda Edwards told the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. [15], Kendricks was nominated for four Grammy Awards, winning one for "Cloud Nine" with the Temptations in 1969. Once they finally broke into the charts four years later the hits kept coming: 'My Girl', 'It's Growing', 'Since I Lost My Baby'. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. SINGER EDDIE KENDRICKS DIES 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. He was reunited with the band again in 1989 as it was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. We didnt have PTSD back then, we were told to suck it up and move on. Try again later. Weve updated the security on the site. Also Known As: Eddie James Kendrick Died At Age: 52 Family: Spouse/Ex-: Patricia Kendrick (m. ?-1975) father: Johnny Kendrick mother: Lee Bell Kendrick African American Men African American Singers Height: 6'1" (185 cm ), 6'1" Males Died on: October 5, 1992 place of death: Birmingham, Alabama, United States Ancestry: Indian American We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. 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. In 1989, Eddie, David and Dennis reunited with The Temptations to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Eddie Kendricks' Death - Cause and Date - The Celebrity Deaths He was an original member of the influential Motown singing group "The Temptations". He said the disease was caused by 30 years of smoking. Union Springs, Bullock County, Alabama, USA, Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, USA. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. The two men formed their own group, "The Primes". 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A Rockapaedia Obituary Eddie Kendricks <<go to audio control>> Eddie Kendricks died aged fifty-two of lung cancer in Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.A. on 5th October 1992. You have permission to edit this article. [4] However, many of his problems with Motown would reoccur. Eddie KendricksEddie Kendricks A Motown Records Release; 1973 UMG Recordings, Inc.Released . Eddie KendricksThe Hit Man A Motown Records Release; 1975 UMG Recordings, Inc.Rele. Robin Williams Wanted His Children to Be Proud of Him Meet His 3 Kids Who He Cherished, Gwen Stefani Found True Love with Blake Shelton after She Faced Infidelity, Naomi Judd's Heart Was 'Ripped Out and Stomped on by Men' Inside Her Marriages, Who Was Trevor Strnad? I thought you might like to see a memorial for Eddie Kendricks I found on Findagrave.com. Verify and try again. 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April 28 (UPI) -- An isolated private island off the coast of Scotland is for sale with an asking price of about $188,000. However, he remained a part of their circle and helped with their choreography. Please reset your password. There, Kendrick and Ruffin made plans with fellow former Temptation Dennis Edwards to tour and record as "Ruffin/Kendrick/Edwards, Former Leads of the Temptations". Here is all you want to know, and more! 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. On stage, he appeared skinny and frail, but despite his physical stature, he was a dynamic force in the Temptations and Motown. April 28 (UPI) -- A South Carolina woman won a $300,000 prize from a scratch-off lottery ticket just three years after winning a $250,000 lottery jackpot. The park uses Kendricks' family name sans the "s", which was added early in his career. 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. The Ruffin/Kendrick/ Edwards project was cut short in 1991, when Kendrick was diagnosed with lung cancer and David Ruffin died of a drug overdose,[15] although Kendrick and Edwards continued to tour for the remainder of 1991. 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. 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. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Hollywood has seen incredible talents, but only a few could boast of the vocal prowess wielded by Paul Willaims, lead singer of the hit Motown group The Temptations. Despite his gift, his life was almost doomed to fail. 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). Skippin' Work Today - YouTube "I think about them all the time," Smokey Robinson, who wrote many of the Temptations' big hits, said after appearing at Melody Fair this summer. Last year Kendricks underwent surgery in Atlanta to have a lung removed. Motown. However, Eddie Kendricks' record deal fell through, leaving him without a contract. Ruffin started touring with Kendrick as a duo act in 1985. [10] He believed the disease was caused by his 30 years of smoking. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. When she was arrested on the ticket scheme, records show Danielle K. Bush was already on probation for another crime. Kendricks was born to Johnny and Lee Bell Kendrick[5] in Union Springs, Alabama on December 17, 1939. I looked at him and nodded my head, he nodded back lol I knew not to act too excited around him. 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] . Hold On (recorded with his touring group, the Young Senators, composed of Jimi Dougans, Frank Hooker, LeRoy Fleming, Wornell Jones, David Lecraft, James Drummer Johnson and John Engram) was a cornerstone of DJ playlists in downtown New York's nascent disco scene. DETROIT -- Former Temptations singer Eddie Kendrick was arrested for not paying child supportwhen he came to Detroit for the funeral of colleague David Ruffin. The Way You Do The Things You Do Click to load video Make sure that the file is a photo. . He was so cool and calm. Kendrick complied with the order. [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). [6] He was also allowed to sing a few leads in his lower registers such as "May I Have This Dance" (1962). AmoMama creates engaging, meaningful content for women. As a soloist, Mr. Kendricks had a major success in 1973 with the song "Keep On Truckin'," which sold three million copies. In the golden era of the Temptations rise to preeminence at Motown, Kendricks light, acrobatic voice was the perfect foil for the gritty tones of the groups other chief lead singer, the equally brilliant David Ruffin. Learn more about merges. He was the lead voice on such famous songs as "The Way You Do the Things You Do", "Get Ready", and "Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me)". Kendricks sang lead on hits such as "Just My Imagination," "I'll Be In Trouble" and "Get Ready. The list includes Mary Wells, ex-Tempts David Ruffin and Paul Williams, former Supreme Florence Ballard and Marvin Gaye. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. Also, he decided to put his talent to good use and started recording solo materials, but things had peaked in his private battles. The group had its first No. And he just won the 'Nobel Prize' of statistics, Pigeon was supposed to report to Probation Office when released from jail. Kendricks was portrayed by actor Terron Brooks. All Rights Reserved. He was an actor, known for Downsizing (2017), Roman J. Israel, Esq. 0 cemeteries found in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, USA. [10] The group, then a seven-piece act, also recorded a reunion album, and enjoyed a hit with the Rick James-written-and-produced "Standing on the Top". Kendrick, who lives in Marietta, Ga., was arrested at the church Monday for non-payment of $26,000 in child support. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. David Ruffin replaced Mr. Bryant in 1964, and the group signed with the Motown label. The group had its first No. "Then you look around and a lot of your friends are dead. [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. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. As a solo artist, Kendricks recorded several hits of his own during the 1970s, including the number-one single "Keep On Truckin'". Condolences for Edwards poured in on Twitter: Write to Mahita Gajanan at mahita.gajanan@time.com. Such groups as the Temptations, the Four Tops and the Supremes left an indelible mark on pop music history and Eddie Kendricks was a vital part of that cultural movement. 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. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Stranded bear rescued from Nevada tree using tranquilizer, tarp. Dog missing for 26 days walked 40 miles to his former home. 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A picture of "The Temptations" Paul Williams | Photo: Getty Images. EDDIE KENDRICKS never looked especially healthy. Magazines, Digital "They could outdress, outdance and outsing any competition in sight.". Watch from about 37 minutes in. Oops, something didn't work. Mr. Ruffin died of a drug overdose last year, shortly after completing a European tour with Mr. Kendricks and another former Temptation, Dennis Edwards. 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. Eddie Kendricks Death & Obituary | Rockapaedia The Temptations began singing background for Mary Wells. His favorite food was cornbread, and as a result he was nicknamed "Cornbread" (or "Corn" for short) by his groupmates. Melvin Franklin; Temptations' Original Bass Vocalist - Los Angeles Times Mr. Kendricks underwent surgery in Atlanta last year to have a lung removed. The group decided to move for better opportunities in their musical careers, and in 1957 the group moved to Cleveland, Ohio on E 123rd and Kinsman. Pigeon's lawyer called the missteps with the Probation Office the result ofa series of errors, miscommunications and misunderstandings.. The Way He Did The Things He Did: Eddie Kendricks' Vocal Mastery See the article in its original context from. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. 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. As a twelve year old girl I met Mr. Kendrick outside the Ed Sullivan theatre. Rest in power and peace, my darling Eddie Kendricks! 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. 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). There a music business hustler called Milton Jenkins heard themn harmonising at a party and invited them to Detroit. Musical artist. Eddie Kendricks Last Performance Keep On Truckin In Detroit You stand alone At the Top! As he grew away from the group, Kendricks began to rekindle his friendship with ex-Temptation David Ruffin, who convinced him to leave. He met Eddie Kendricks while in elementary school, and both boys bonded over their mutual musical interests. He was 52 years old and lived in this city. Kendricks and Williams teamed up with Ruffin, Otis Williams and Melvin Franklin to form the Temptations. In 1960 the Primes met Berry Gordy, who recorded them for a Motown affiliate, Miracle Records, after changing their name to the Temptations. Eddie Kendricks Death Fact Check, Birthday & Date of Death The memorial features a bronze sculpture of Kendricks by local artist Ron McDowell as well as sculptures of the other Temptations, set into a granite wall. He continued to sing and tour the country almost until his death in 1992. (2017) and Barbershop (2002). 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. D ennis Edwards, one of the former lead singers of the Temptations, died at the age of 74. EDDIE KENDRICKS of The Temptations SAD STRANGE Death - YouTube based on information from your browser. The song . He suffered from sickle-cell anemia, and this illness caused him pain and proved to be a difficult experience for him. Dennis Edwards joined the Temptations in 1968 and performed with the group off and on until 1989, voicing classics like Cloud Nine and Papa Was a Rollin Stone.. By the end of the decade it became clear that there was no one to rival the Temptations as the finest black American vocal group. 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". His family confirmed his death to CBS Chicago. [19] In 2019, Kendricks was inducted as a solo artist into the National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame. You are truly, truly missed, nobody can fill your shoes nor take your place. Now both are gone, and for Smokey Robinson and an aging "Big Chill" generation, all that's left are the memories and a lingering sense of mortality. 1 hit with the Smoky Robinson composition "My Girl" in 1965, followed by "It's Growing" and "Since I Lost My Baby" that same year. 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. {{start_at_rate}} {{format_dollars}} {{start_price}} {{format_cents}} {{term}}, {{promotional_format_dollars}}{{promotional_price}}{{promotional_format_cents}} {{term}}, By ANTHONY VIOLANTI, ANTHONY VIOLANTI In 1998, NBC aired The Temptations, a four-hour television miniseries based upon an autobiographical book by Otis Williams. TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. Alfonso Dawson Mortuary. Kendricks' lilting voice was featured on the lead in many of the group's hits. [6] He had one sister, Patricia, and three brothers, Charles, Robert, and Clarence. In 1955, Kendricks, Williams, and friends Kell Osborne and Jerome Averette formed a doo-wop group called the Cavaliers, and began performing around Birmingham. During the '60s, Motown was the America's soulful alternative to the British music invasion. Hold on" for her song "My People" on her album New Amerykah Part One (4th World War). In 1989, Kendricks was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Temptations. By the time the record reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 in April 1971, Kendricks had signed a solo deal with Motown's Tamla division and was preparing the release of his first solo album, All By Myself. Mr. Kendricks was a founding member and lead singer of the singing group that played such an integral role in the early history of Motown Records. Another early Motown artist, singer Stevie Wonder, had visited him Saturday. His death was ruled as suicide, but there are suspicions of foul play.