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Eddie Kendricks
Birth name	Edward James Kendrick
Born	(1939-12-17)December 17, 1939 Union Springs, Alabama, U.S.
Origin	Ensley, Alabama, U.S.
Died	October 5, 1992(1992-10-05) (aged 52) Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
Genres	R&B soul disco psychedelic soul
Occupations	Singer songwriter
Instrument	Vocals
Years active	1955–1992
Labels	Motown Tamla Arista Atlantic RCA
Formerly of	The Temptations
Spouse	Patricia Kendricks ​ (div. 1975)​

Edward James Kendrick (December 17, 1939 – October 5, 1992), known professionally as Eddie Kendricks, was an American singer-songwriter. Known for his distinctive falsetto vocal style, he was a member of the Motown singing group the Temptations from 1960 to 1971, being the lead vocalist on songs like "The Way You Do the Things You Do", "Get Ready", and "Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me)". During the 1970s, Kendricks recorded several hits of his own, including the number-one singles "Keep On Truckin'" and "Boogie Down."

The Temptations

The Temptations in 1964, with Kendricks at left, seated.

Solo career

The Young Senators, who toured with Kendricks and played on People...Hold On.

Personal life

Kendricks was married to Patricia Kendricks, and the couple divorced in 1975. As part of the settlement, Kendricks was ordered to pay her $25,000 along with child support for their son. In 1982, he was ordered to pay an additional $5,000 after a judge threatened to sentence him to 60 days in jail for failing to meet his child support obligations.

Paul Kendricks, Aika Kendricks, Parris Kendricks