Former lead singer of the Temptations, Dennis Edwards died on February 1st 2018. He was 74. He died in Chicago from complications from meningitis. Mr Edwards joined the Temptations in 1968, replacing David Ruffin who had left the group for a solo career. He will be best remembered for his performances on the Temptations' hits, "I Can't Get Next To You," "Ball Of Confusion," and "Papa Was A Rolling Stone.
Mr Edwards was born in Fairfield Alabama 1943, but grew up in Detroit, where he sang in various gospel groups. He turned professional after attending the Detroit Conservatory of Music. In the early sixties he became a member of the Contours, who were best known for the hit, "Do You Love Me?" After joining the Temptations, he remained a member from 1968 to 1977, when he left the group to embark on a solo career.
Mr Edwards had a solo R&B hit with the song, "Don't Look Any Further," in 1984. He rejoined the Temptations several times through out the eighties. Mr. Edwards and the Temptations were inducted into the Rock Hall Of fame in 1989. Mr. Edwards is survived by his wife Barbara, five daughters, a son, and several grandchildren
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