R&B Singer. He was an original member of the influential Motown singing group "The Temptations". Born in Union Springs, Alabama, he left home at a young age, traveling to Detroit, Michigan with his boyhood friend Paul Williams. The two men formed their own group, "The Primes". However, Eddie Kendricks' record deal fell through, leaving him without a contract. He met Otis Williams and in 1961, The Temptations were formed. From 1961 to 1971, he added the "s" to Kendrick (Kendricks). He sang lead vocals on many songs during The Temptations' early years, such as: "The Way You Do The Things You Do", "Get Ready", "The Girl's Alright With Me", "I'll Be in Trouble" and "Girl Why You Wanna Make Me Blue". 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". He later re-united with David Ruffin, who left the group in 1968; he and David Ruffin then formed a group with Dennis Edwards. The group toured and performed throughout the world. In 1989, Eddie, David and Dennis reunited with The Temptations to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In 1991, Eddie Kendricks was diagnosed with lung cancer. He continued to sing and tour the country almost until his death in 1992. In 1999, The Temptations were inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame. The Temptations have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for their contributions to music, located at 7060 Hollywood Blvd.
R&B Singer. He was an original member of the influential Motown singing group "The Temptations". Born in Union Springs, Alabama, he left home at a young age, traveling to Detroit, Michigan with his boyhood friend Paul Williams. The two men formed their own group, "The Primes". However, Eddie Kendricks' record deal fell through, leaving him without a contract. He met Otis Williams and in 1961, The Temptations were formed. From 1961 to 1971, he added the "s" to Kendrick (Kendricks). He sang lead vocals on many songs during The Temptations' early years, such as: "The Way You Do The Things You Do", "Get Ready", "The Girl's Alright With Me", "I'll Be in Trouble" and "Girl Why You Wanna Make Me Blue". 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". He later re-united with David Ruffin, who left the group in 1968; he and David Ruffin then formed a group with Dennis Edwards. The group toured and performed throughout the world. In 1989, Eddie, David and Dennis reunited with The Temptations to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In 1991, Eddie Kendricks was diagnosed with lung cancer. He continued to sing and tour the country almost until his death in 1992. In 1999, The Temptations were inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame. The Temptations have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for their contributions to music, located at 7060 Hollywood Blvd.
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