'It was just from smoking,' he said. Their money only took them as far as Cleveland, where they both had relatives. The Temptations began singing background for Mary Wells. Edward James Kendrick[3] (December 17, 1939[2] October 5, 1992),[4] better known as Eddie Kendricks, was an American singer and songwriter. 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. He was ordered to pay her $25,000 and make child-support payments for their son. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. We are sad to announce that on February 2, 2021 we had to say goodbye to Eddie Kendricks of Alexandria, Louisiana. 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. Inscribed on the granite are the names of Temptations' hit songs. Martha Reeves was able to contact Gordy directly by phone and he put up the bail. Kendricks died of lung cancer at Baptist Medical Center-Princeton in Birmingham on October 5, 1992, at age 52. Try again. 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. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Noted for his distinctive falsetto singing style, Kendricks co-founded the Motown singing group the Temptations, and was one of their lead singers from 1960 until 1971. Kendricks, a member of the original Temptations, was a pallbearer in Mondays service at New Bethel Baptist Church. 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. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. This is a carousel with slides. Learn more about managing a memorial . . Kendrick and Ruffin were members of the original Temptations, Motown's first major male singing group, in the 1960s. Kendricks's later work for Motown, which he left in 1978, began to display the sound of another city, Philadelphia's Philly label, particularly on songs like 'He's a Friend'. Eddie Kendricks Biography Eddie Kendricks was born as Edward James Kendrick on December 17, 1939, and died on October 5, 1992. he was an American singer and songwriter. Kendricks, Eddie. 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). Born in Union Springs, Alabama, he left home at a young age, traveling to Detroit, Michigan with his boyhood friend Paul Williams. Ruffin started touring with Kendrick as a duo act in 1985. see if you don't agree? Survivors include his parents and a sister. Year should not be greater than current year. Recorded music can be heard throughout the park, featuring songs by Kendricks and the Temptations. [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). . (71 years old). In an interview with Tom Meros, Dennis Edwards, Kendricks' former Temptations bandmate, claimed that Kendricks had issues hitting the higher notes during recording sessions for the album. August 28, 1949 - April 29, 2011 IN THE CARE OF Kilgroe Funeral Home Eddie Dean Kendrick, age 61 of Pell City, AL passed away April 29, 2011. Estell Blaylock-Iverson. He was arraigned Tuesday afternoon and was being held on $10,000 bond, said Nancy Mouradian, Wayne County sheriffs department spokeswoman. (2017) and Barbershop (2002). In 1998, NBC aired The Temptations, a four-hour television miniseries based upon an autobiographical book by Otis Williams. [15], Kendricks was nominated for four Grammy Awards, winning one for "Cloud Nine" with the Temptations in 1969. Kendricks, however, initially decided to stay in the group because he was worried he would not get the support he needed if he left. (It was for the Primettes, their sister group, that Kendricks recommended a local girl, Diana Ross.). Mr. Kendricks and Ruffin began working together after their 1985 album, "Live at the Apollo," with the pop duo Hall and Oates. He was ordered to pay her $25,000 plus child support for their son. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). There is no photo or video of Eddie Kendricks.Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute. In 1982, he paid $5,000 after a Wayne County circuit judge ordered him to serve 60 days in jail unless he did so. He was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Birmingham. You may follow this obituary to receive an email when new information is published. 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. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Resend Activation Email. 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. In Cleveland, they met manager Milton Jenkins, and soon moved with Jenkins to Detroit, Michigan, where the Cavaliers renamed themselves the Primes. "He had such admirers, men and women. Together in 1959 they formed the Primes, who would take part in organising group vocal battles at clubs and house parties. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Eddie Kendricks to show support. [6] He was also allowed to sing a few leads in his lower registers such as "May I Have This Dance" (1962). Read More, With hearts of sorrow, The Memorial Funeral Home Staff, request your prayers for the family and friends of Sis. "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. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Eddie Kendricks (5832)? Rapper Kendrick Lamar was named by his mother after Kendricks. Arrangements for Eddie Kendricks are currently pending. He was reunited with the band again in 1989 as it was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Weve updated the security on the site. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Mr. Kendricks had a lung removed last year. However, Eddie Kendricks' record deal fell through, leaving him without a contract. He was 52 years old and. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. '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. February 4, 2021. He died on October 5, 1992 in Birmingham, Alabama, USA. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Funeral. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. 1 hit with "My Girl" in 1965, followed by "It's Growing" and "Since I Lost My Baby" that same year. Exasperated by a lack of creative and financial control, Kendricks left Motown in 1978. Drag images here or select from your computer for Eddie Kendricks memorial. [6] He had one sister, Patricia, and three brothers, Charles, Robert, and Clarence. DETROIT -- Former Temptations singer Eddie Kendricks got a rude surprise when he came to Detroit for the funeral of colleague David Ruffin. 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. The judge released Kendrick pending a court arraignment Tuesday afternoon. 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At Kendrick Funeral Home, we believe everyone deserves a tribute to a life well lived. He just had a sweet, melodious, captivating, tender sound.". He passed away tragically from a drug overdose in 1991 when Nedra was 27. Sorry! To use this feature, use a newer browser. As the dance craze seeped through into other cities, Kendricks scored a number one pop hit in 1973 with the Frank Wilson-produced "Keep on Truckin'",[6] becoming the only member of the Temptations to register a number one hit in the U.S. as a solo artist. Failed to remove flower. [9] Further hits included 1974's "Boogie Down" (US number 2, UK number 39) and another million selling release,[9] "Son of Sagittarius" (US number 28) from the same year, 1975's "Shoeshine Boy" (US number 18), and 1976's "He's a Friend" (US number 36). Verify and try again. Eddie Kendricks - Wikipedia Edward James Kendrick [3] (December 17, 1939 [2] - October 5, 1992), [4] better known as Eddie Kendricks, was an American singer and songwriter. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Mattie Kendrick; brothers, Lawrence Kendrick and Gary Kendrick; sister, Hazel Dailey. Hold On), b/w "Don't Underestimate the Power of Love", Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me), Superstar (Remember How You Got Where You Are), "Buried Here - Eddie Kendricks, a Lead Singer of the Temptations", "Kendricks' tenor made it impossible to resist Temptations APPRECIATION", "Eddie Kendricks, 52; Sang With the Temptations", "Singer Eddie Kendricks Mourned By Music World", "Friends, Fans Pay Tribute To Late Temptations Singer Eddie Kendricks Ar Concerts", "Lifetime Achievement Award: The Temptations", "Did You Know Kendrick Lamar Was Named After One Of The Temptations? Celebrate the life of William Brennan, leave a kind word or memory and get funeral service information care of . Mr. Kendrick served in the U. S. Army and fought in Vietnam. 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. There was an error deleting this problem. [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. Kendricks, who lives in Marietta, Ga., was arrested at . 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). 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". Born in Union Springs, Alabama, he left home at a young age, traveling to Detroit, Michigan with his boyhood friend Paul Williams. WHEN Smokey Robinson chose the wispy falsetto of Eddie Kendricks to sing the lead vocals on. 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. Kendricks was portrayed by actor Terron Brooks. In 1999, The Temptations were inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. He was arraigned Tuesday afternoon and was being held on $10,000 bond, said Nancy Mouradian . His favorite food was cornbread, and as a result he was nicknamed "Cornbread" (or "Corn" for short) by his groupmates. AUGUSTA, Ga. - Funeral services for Mr. Eddie L. Kendrick, who entered into rest on September 6, 2011, will be conducted this Saturday, September 10, 2011, at 11 AM at Transforming Lives Bible Church As a solo artist, Kendricks recorded several hits of his own during the 1970s, including the number-one single "Keep On Truckin'". Friends and fans paid tribute to Kendricks at four concerts, held at the Strand in Los Angeles, on October 16 and October 17, 1992. He later said the disease was caused by 30 years of smoking, and he urged children not to smoke. From 1961 to 1971, he added the "s" to Kendrick (Kendricks). There was a problem getting your location. In her second book, Supreme Faith, Supremes singer Mary Wilson writes that she and Kendricks were lovers "briefly," but remained close friends. Family members linked to this person will appear here. A funeral services was held at the First Baptist Church in Ensley, Alabama. Funeral Home Services for Mr. Eddie B. are being provided by J.W. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Singer Eddie Kendricks got a rude surprise when he went to Detroit for the funeral of colleague David Ruffin. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. In 1989, Kendrick, Ruffin, and their Temptations bandmates were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Over 2,500 people attended Williams wake and funeral, including his wife and six children. . [6] Under Jenkins' management, the Primes were successful in the Detroit area, eventually creating a female spin-off group called the Primettes (later the Supremes). Once they finally broke into the charts four years later the hits kept coming: 'My Girl', 'It's Growing', 'Since I Lost My Baby'. [4] However, many of his problems with Motown would reoccur. View Original Notice ? [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)". David Ruffin replaced Bryant in 1964 and the group signed with the Motown label. Eddie Kendricks, singer, born Birmingham Alabama 1940, died Birmingham Alabama 5 October 1992. He was 52. As well as being renowned for their vocal strengths the Primes also gained a reputation for their spirited dance-steps. Obituary for Anthony William Sylvester at Syrie Funeral Home, Inc. February 2, 2021 Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. At 10:35 p.m. Monday, Mr. Kendricks joined his partner in death, succumbing to lung cancer in Birmingham, Ala. Several members of The Temptations and their extended entourage were robbed after group member Paul Williams funeral today (August 24, 1973). "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." Although technically Kendricks was first tenor in the group's harmony, he often sang in the falsetto register. "They could outdress, outdance and outsing any competition in sight.". Oops, we were unable to send the email. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. We have set your language to Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Singer Eddie Kendricks was arrested after the funeral of former fellow Temptation David Ruffin and charged with non-payment of child support, authorities said Tuesday. Union Springs, Bullock County, Alabama, USA, Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, USA. In 1982, Kendrick was sentenced by a Wayne County circuit judge to 60 days in jail unless he paid $5,000 to a court-appointed receiver in his divorce case. He was arraigned Tuesday afternoon and was being held on $10,000 bond, said Nancy Mouradian, Wayne County sheriffs department spokeswoman. In 1989, Kendricks was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Temptations. In 1982, he paid her $5,000 after a judge sentenced him to 60 days in jail unless he paid. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. It was Williams and Kendricks who had started the Temptations. Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. 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. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. Or purchase a subscription for unlimited access to real news you can count on. 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Apparently, they dated before they even joined motown and it looks like Diana continued to date Eddie on and off until he got married. Everyone, goes on about Diana Ross relationship with Berry Gordy, which is understandable since they had a child together. Eddie attended public schools in Baton Rouge, LA and graduated from Baton Rouge High School in 1966. [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. David Ruffin, Melvin Franklin. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? At Kendrick Funeral Home, we believe everyone deserves a tribute to a life well lived. Read More, Celebrate the life of William Russell, leave a kind word or memory and get funeral service information care of . The founding Temptations group member had shot himself on August 17, 1973 after an argument with his then-girlfriend. Please try again later. The two men formed their own group, The Primes. . He shared lead vocal duty on other records, including "You're My Everything" (1967) (shared with David Ruffin), and a long string of Norman Whitfield produced psychedelic soul records where all five Temptations sang lead, such as the Grammy winner "Cloud Nine" (1968), "I Can't Get Next to You" (1969), and "Ball of Confusion" (1970). As well as reaching number 18 in the UK, it sold over one million copies, and was awarded a gold disc. Ruffin died of a drug overdose last year, shortly after completing a European tour with Mr. Kendricks and another former Temptation, Dennis Edwards. Following one final altercation with Williams and Franklin during a run at the Copacabana nightclub in November 1970, Kendricks walked off after the first night and did not return, and it was mutually decided he would leave the group. June 11, 1991 Eddie Kendrick arrested after David Ruffin's funeral DETROIT -- Former Temptations singer Eddie Kendrick was arrested for not paying child supportwhen he came to Detroit for. Kendricks was born to Johnny and Lee Bell Kendrick[5] in Union Springs, Alabama on December 17, 1939. Failed to delete memorial. Died on 13/12/09 Show more The Untold Truth Of Eddie Kendricks (Motown Legends S1:EP3) (The Temptations Group) WBPTV 81K views 2 years ago (1992) Eddie Kendricks. It was always Kendricks and Williams versus the rest, and Eddie Kendricks quit the Temptations for a solo career the same year that Paul Williams's uncontrollable drinking got him kicked out of the group. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. [12][13] The single earned them a Grammy nomination.[14]. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Leroy Kendrick. At an early age Eddie accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior. David Ruffin, Eddie Kendricks Robbed After Paul Williams' Funeral, David Ruffin, Eddie Kendricks Robbed After Paul Williams Funeral, Forget The Brokenhearted Jimmy Ruffin and Remember The Eccles Cake Connoisseur, South African Radio Stations Pull Stevie Wonders Music Over Support For Mandela, Ten Facts About Motowns 25th Anniversary Special, David Ruffin and Eddie Kendricks Radio Interview From 1991, Donny Hathaway Performs The Ghetto Live, Janis Joplin Explains Why She Loves Tina Turner. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. 40 He continued to sing and tour the country almost until his death in 1992. 34465541-95D0-45B0-BEEB-B9E0361A315A However, I find her relationship with the gorgeous Kendricks more intriguing. Connect with the definitive source for global and local news. The park uses Kendricks' family name sans the "s", which was added early in his career. [citation needed]. He blamed the cancer on 30. Eddie Kendricks September 21, 1949 - February 2, 2021 (71 years old) Alexandria, Louisiana Eddie Kendricks Obituary We are sad to announce that on February 2, 2021 we had to say goodbye to Eddie Kendricks of Alexandria, Louisiana. Kendrick and his former wife, Patricia, were divorced in 1975 in Detroit. Later, debate would rage amongst Motown aficionados about who could sing higher, Robinson or Kendricks. He is survived by : his children, Eddrecae Radford (Jermaine) of Alexandria, LA, Oileaner Kendricks of Alexandria, LA, Tonya Braxton (Fredrick) of Colfax, LA and Eddie Kendricks, Jr. of Alexandria, LA; his cousin Leroy White of Baton Rouge, LA; and his close friend Margaret. Kenrick's Favourite song. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Eddie Kendricks, Sr. On September 21, 1949, Eddie Kendricks was born to the late Oileaner and Eddie Kendricks. Eddie Kendricks Alexandria 71, 02-Feb, Miller and Hill "The Funeral Directors". Kendricks and his former wife, Patricia, divorced in 1975 in Detroit. Failed to report flower. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Ruffin died of an accidental drug overdose in Philadelphia June 1. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. 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 also stated that his relationship with Berry Gordy was less than cordial. Kendricks, a member of the original Temptations, was a pallbearer in Monday's service at New Bethel Baptist Church. The physician discovered a "pin drop" of cancer on one of his lungs. When the Temptations was formed in Detroit in 1961, the group consisted of Kendricks, Otis Williams, Melvin Franklin, Paul Williams and Elbridge Bryant. Read More, Celebrate the life of June Bailey, leave a kind word or memory and get funeral service information care of . DETROIT (AP) _ Singer Eddie Kendricks was arrested after the funeral of former fellow Temptation David Ruffin and charged with non-payment of child support, authorities said Tuesday. In 1960 the Primes met Berry Gordy, who recorded them for a Motown affiliate, Miracle Records, after changing their name to the Temptations. Kendricks, Eddie. But after 'The Way You Do The Things You Do', the stature of the five-piece grew in almost transcendent leaps as they rigorously weathered and adapted to such storms of fashion as psychedelia and Afro-consciousness. In 1955, Kendricks, Williams, and friends Kell Osborne and Jerome Averette formed a doo-wop group called the Cavaliers, and began performing around Birmingham. The family is at the home of his sister . 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. Likewise, the group was formed in late 1960 and consisted of other members: Elbridge Bryant, Paul Williams, and Eddie Kendricks. . Copyright 2023 United Press International, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 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. 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 Alexandria 71, 02-Feb, Miller and Hill "The Funeral Directors". Similarly, Franklin always had an interest in music from an early age and even backed home in Detroit, was a part of several singing groups like The Voice Masters. In 1989, Eddie, David and Dennis reunited with The Temptations to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Ruffin left the group in 1968 and Kendrick left in 1971. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. On February 2, 2021, he was called home to be with the Lord. . T The group was already in distress over Paul Williams death. . 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