Dennis Edwards Death
Dennis passed away on February 1, 2018 at the age of 74 in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
When did Dennis Edwards die?
February 1, 2018How old was Dennis Edwards when died?
74Where did Dennis Edwards die? What was the location of death?
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Dennis Edwards Birthday and Date of Death
Dennis Edwards was born on February 3, 1943 and died on February 1, 2018. Dennis was 74 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: February 3, 1943
Date of Death: February 1, 2018
Age at Death: 74
Dennis Edwards - Biography
Dennis Edwards (born February 3, 1943) is an American soul and R&B singer, notably a lead singer in The Temptations, on Motown Records. Edwards joined the Temptations in 1968, replacing David Ruffin and sang with the group from 1968 to 1976, 1980 to 1984 and 1987 to 1989. In the mid-1980s, he attempted a solo career, scoring a hit in 1984 with "Don't Look Any Further" (featuring Siedah Garrett). Today he is the lead singer of The Temptations Review featuring Dennis Edwards, a Temptations splinter group.
Edwards was admired by singer Aretha Franklin, who stated he was the inspiration behind her 1972 R&B/Soul song Day Dreaming. Edwards was briefly married to Ruth Pointer, whom he wed in Las Vegas in 1977. The couple had one daughter, Issa Pointer, who became a member of her mother's vocal group, The Pointer Sisters. Edwards moved to Florissant, Missouri in the 1980s to be closer to his mother.
Edwards died in a Chicago hospital on February 1, 2018, two days before his 75th birthday. He had been battling with meningitis before his death.
