[6] By this time, his popularity had waned, and he was also gradually losing his upper range as a result of chain smoking. WHEN Smokey Robinson chose the wispy falsetto of Eddie Kendricks to sing the lead vocals on 'The Way You Do Things You Do' in 1964, he gave the Temptations their first major hit. Over 2,500 people attended Williams wake and funeral, including his wife and six children. It's hard to know what to say when someone experiences loss. David Ruffin replaced Bryant in 1964 and the group signed with the Motown label. 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. Would you like to offer Eddie Kendrickss loved ones a condolence message? 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. (It was for the Primettes, their sister group, that Kendricks recommended a local girl, Diana Ross.). Mr. Kendrick served in the U. S. Army and fought in Vietnam. ). 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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 her second book, Supreme Faith, Supremes singer Mary Wilson writes that she and Kendricks were lovers "briefly," but remained close friends. Failed to report flower. Try again later. 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. In 1960 the Primes met Berry Gordy, who recorded them for a Motown affiliate, Miracle Records, after changing their name to the Temptations. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. 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. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Eddie Kendricks Bill Dahl, Chicago, Illinois Eddie Kendricks (1939-1992) was the first lead tenor for the Temptations, one of the most popular rhythm and blues (R&B) vocal groups of the 1960s. 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. 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. R&B Singer. You can always change this later in your Account settings. There is a problem with your email/password. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. But Mr. G. once did a big favor for Eddie. 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. cemeteries found in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. He was arraigned Tuesday afternoon and was being held on $10,000 bond, said Nancy Mouradian . Later, debate would rage amongst Motown aficionados about who could sing higher, Robinson or Kendricks. He was reunited with the band again in 1989 as it was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. This is a carousel with slides. Everyone, goes on about Diana Ross relationship with Berry Gordy, which is understandable since they had a child together. Performers including Bobby Womack, Chaka Khan, Mary Wilson, and Vesta Willams sang Temptations songs, as well as some of their own. Search above to list available cemeteries. David Ruffin, Eddie Kendricks and The Temptations' musical director Cornelius Grant were leaving the funeral, when they were robbed. The live medley of "The Way You Do the Things You Do" and "My Girl" was released as a single, reaching number 20 on the Billboard Hot 100, number 12 on the Adult Contemporary chart, and number 40 on the R&B chart. Weve updated the security on the site. [12][13] The single earned them a Grammy nomination.[14]. Kendrick and his former wife, Patricia, were divorced in 1975 in Detroit. 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. Kendricks, who lived in Marietta, Ga., was arrested in church . A funeral services was held at the First Baptist Church in Ensley, Alabama. Ruffin started touring with Kendrick as a duo act in 1985. In the early 1970s Kendricks's records like 'Boogie Down' and 'Keep On Truckin' ', a number one US hit on which his normally sweet tones were rougher than usual, were harbingers of the arrival of disco; indeed, when the Bee Gees reconstructed their sound and career along such lines in 1975 Robin Gibbs's falsetto became an echo of Eddie Kendricks. [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)". By the time the record reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 in April 1971, Kendricks had signed a solo deal with Motown's Tamla division and was preparing the release of his first solo album, All By Myself. [19] In 2019, Kendricks was inducted as a solo artist into the National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame. Martha Reeves was able to contact Gordy directly by phone and he put up the bail. '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. He met Otis Williams and in 1961, The Temptations were formed. There were rumours that Aids or drug abuse was behind his illness. Services announced later. View Original Notice ? Afterward they talked about touring on their own and recorded an album as a duo for RCA in 1988. (71 years old). USA Today reported yesterday that Mr. Kendricks dropped the "s" from his last name after launching his solo singing career. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Once they finally broke into the charts four years later the hits kept coming: 'My Girl', 'It's Growing', 'Since I Lost My Baby'. Obituary for Anthony William Sylvester at Syrie Funeral Home, Inc. February 2, 2021 Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Paul Williams killed himself in 1973, two years after he was asked to leave the group because of alcoholism and related health problems. Family-Placed Death Notice KENDRICK, Eddie Mr. Eddie Kendrick, the husband of Mrs. Irether Kendrick of East Point, GA. passed on October 29, 2008. . Our family is committed to providing personalized and compassionate services to help support each family and friend through the loss of their loved one. Enter your email below to have our funeral service notifications delivered to you: Grieving doesn't always end with the funeral: subscribe to our free daily grief support email program, designed to help you a little bit every day, by filling out the form below. At Kendrick Funeral Home, we believe everyone deserves a tribute to a life well lived. 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. Drag images here or select from your computer for Eddie Kendricks memorial. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies. In the Temptations, Kendricks was responsible for creating most of the group's vocal arrangements, and also served as wardrobe manager, including the now famous purple suits the group wore for one performance. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. Funeral arrangement under the care ofMiller & Hill Funeral Directors. "They could outdress, outdance and outsing any competition in sight.". 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. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. [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). He was uncomfortable with singing the psychedelic style that Whitfield was now crafting for the group as opposed to the romantic ballads they had sung under the direction of Smokey Robinson;[6] his friend Paul Williams was often too ill to perform with the group; and Kendricks often found himself at odds with bandmates Otis Williams and Melvin Franklin. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. The park uses Kendricks' family name sans the "s", which was added early in his career. Kendricks, Eddie. The two men formed their own group, The Primes. August 23, 2022 Christopher Brown. The two men formed their own group, "The Primes". or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. [6] He had one sister, Patricia, and three brothers, Charles, Robert, and Clarence. [citation needed]. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Make sure that the file is a photo. T Ivy Jo Hunter composed track by The Temptations is a real knock-out! Kendrick, who lives in Marietta, Ga., was arrested at the church Monday for non-payment of $26,000 in child support. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. He was arraigned Tuesday afternoon and was being held on $10,000 bond, said Nancy Mouradian . [10] He believed the disease was caused by his 30 years of smoking. 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. In 1998, NBC aired The Temptations, a four-hour television miniseries based upon an autobiographical book by Otis Williams. There was an error deleting this problem. The single was later remade by R&B singer D'Angelo for the Get on the Bus soundtrack. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. 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. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. "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. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Another notable song is "Intimate Friends" (1977), which was sampled for the Alicia Keys song "Unbreakable", "A Penny for My Thoughts" by Common, Sparkle's "Time to Move on" on her self-titled first studio album, and for Sweet Sable's "Old Time's Sake" from the soundtrack for the 1994 2pac film, Above the Rim. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. According to Otis Williams, Kendricks romantically pursued Diana Ross, lead singer of the Supremes, and he was said to have been close friends with Martha Reeves of the Vandellas. [4] However, many of his problems with Motown would reoccur. Funeral. There was a problem getting your location. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Mr. Eddie Kendrick, 55, of 111 Oak Drive in Anderson, South Carolina, passed away on Friday, December 23, 2016 at Rainey Hospice. 'It was just from smoking,' he said. In 1989, Kendricks was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Temptations. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Eddie Kendricks, Sr. On September 21, 1949, Eddie Kendricks was born to the late Oileaner and Eddie Kendricks. Eddie Kendricks, singer, born Birmingham Alabama 1940, died Birmingham Alabama 5 October 1992. Church. RareSoul.com: Home to R&B, Doo-Wop & Soul Music. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Wayne County sheriff's deputies told Kendrick shortly before the services began at New Bethel Baptist Church that they had a warrant for his arrest. The founding Temptations group member had shot himself on August 17, 1973 after an argument with his then-girlfriend. [15], Kendricks was nominated for four Grammy Awards, winning one for "Cloud Nine" with the Temptations in 1969. However, I find her relationship with the gorgeous Kendricks more intriguing. Hall & Oates have cited Kendrick and Ruffin specifically, and the Temptations in general, as a major influence. GREAT NEWS! In any event, we'll never see a picture of Eddie Kendricks and Berry Gordy together. This browser does not support getting your location. Apparently, they dated before they even joined motown and it looks like Diana continued to date Eddie on and off until he got married. Singer Eddie Kendricks got a rude surprise when he went to Detroit for the funeral of colleague David Ruffin. Their five-part harmonies seemed divinely inspired: sexy, vibrating with energy, the coolest dancers, the Temptations were so ironic that they made otherwise impressive stable-mates like the Four Tops seem mere pop acts. (US R&B #40, US Pop #20, US AC #12, UK #58), 1987: "I Couldn't Believe It" (Ruffin & Kendrick) (US R&B #14, US AC #48, UK #85), 1988: "One More for the Lonely Hearts Club" (Ruffin & Kendrick) (US R&B #43), This page was last edited on 13 January 2023, at 03:53. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Mattie Kendrick; brothers, Lawrence Kendrick and Gary Kendrick; sister, Hazel Dailey. . Write your message of sympathy today. Verify and try again. Kendricks, a member of the original Temptations, was a pallbearer in Mondays service at New Bethel Baptist Church. Failed to delete memorial. [citation needed]. He was predeceased by : his parents, Oileaner Kendricks and Eddie Kendricks; and his brother Robert Lee Kendricks of Baton Rouge, LA. Please try again later. 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". Mr. Kendricks and Ruffin began working together after their 1985 album, "Live at the Apollo," with the pop duo Hall and Oates. He is also survived by 18 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other family and friends. In 1982, he paid her $5,000 after a judge sentenced him to 60 days in jail unless he paid. Kendricks was portrayed by actor Terron Brooks. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Eddie Kendricks Alexandria 71, 02-Feb, Miller and Hill "The Funeral Directors". He was an original member of the influential Motown singing group "The Temptations". Unsung: Eddie Kendricks marcellus stokes 742K views 2 years ago My Girl bigbadblazer77 5.7M views 15 years ago The Homegoing Celebration of Presiding Bishop Gilbert Earl Patterson | TN 4th. He continued to sing and tour the country almost until his death in 1992. As a solo artist, Kendricks recorded several hits of his own during the 1970s, including the number-one single "Keep On Truckin'". 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 However, Kendricks reportedly refused to undergo chemotherapy at the time because of fear that he would lose his hair. In 1989, Eddie, David and Dennis reunited with The Temptations to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. ", "Eddie just had that great, great tenor voice that just was so captivating," Esther Edwards, the group's first manager and the sister of Motown founder Berry Gordy Jr., said recently. 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. The Temptations have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for their contributions to music, located at 7060 Hollywood Blvd. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. 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. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. 1 hit with "My Girl" in 1965, followed by "It's Growing" and "Since I Lost My Baby" that same year. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. [16] He continued to tour through the summer of 1992, when he fell ill again and was hospitalized. The group was already in distress over Paul Williams death. 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 blamed the cancer on 30. Born in Union Springs, Alabama, he left home at a young age, traveling to Detroit, Michigan with his boyhood friend Paul Williams. 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. Eddie Kendricks was born on December 17, 1939 in Union Springs, Alabama, USA. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Eddie Kendricks (5832)? Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? He was the lead voice on such famous songs as "The Way You Do the Things You Do", "Get Ready", and "Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me)". Keep supporting great journalism by turning off your ad blocker. Read More, Celebrate the life of June Bailey, leave a kind word or memory and get funeral service information care of . The group decided to move for better opportunities in their musical careers, and in 1957 the group moved to Cleveland, Ohio on E 123rd and Kinsman. In 1982, he paid her $5,000 after a judge sentenced him to 60 days in jail unless he paid. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Add to your scrapbook. SINGER EDDIE KENDRICKS DIES BIRMINGHAM -- Eddie Kendricks, 52, a founding member of the Temptations and the falsetto lead for hits such as "The Way You Do the Things You Do," died of lung. Mr. Eddie B. Kendrick passed away on January 23, 2022 at the age of 84 in Cordele, Georgia. "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." The physician discovered a "pin drop" of cancer on one of his lungs. In a 1991 interview with a Chicago television series called Urban Street, Kendricks said he had actually considered leaving the group as early as 1965, even though that was when the band was finally starting to take off, because of things that "weren't quite proper." The Temptations began singing background for Mary Wells. 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. 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. Kendricks stated that he did not agree with many decisions that were made. The judge released Kendrick pending a court arraignment Tuesday afternoon. The singer was notified before the funeral that sheriffs deputies had a warrant for his arrest for alleged non-payment of $26,000, Mouradian said. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Kendricks co-founded the Motown singing group the Temptations and was one of their lead singers from 1960 until 1971. . Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. He died on October 5, 1992 in Birmingham, Alabama, USA. He was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Birmingham. Mr. Kendricks had a lung removed last year. . Kendricks, Eddie. At 10:35 p.m. Monday, Mr. Kendricks joined his partner in death, succumbing to lung cancer in Birmingham, Ala. Kendricks and his former wife, Patricia, divorced in 1975 in Detroit. Because of his singing difficulty, Edwards said that Kendricks went to a physician to examine his vocal ability. 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[6] By this time, his popularity had waned, and he was also gradually losing his upper range as a result of chain smoking. WHEN Smokey Robinson chose the wispy falsetto of Eddie Kendricks to sing the lead vocals on 'The Way You Do Things You Do' in 1964, he gave the Temptations their first major hit. Over 2,500 people attended Williams wake and funeral, including his wife and six children. It's hard to know what to say when someone experiences loss. David Ruffin replaced Bryant in 1964 and the group signed with the Motown label. 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. Would you like to offer Eddie Kendrickss loved ones a condolence message? 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. (It was for the Primettes, their sister group, that Kendricks recommended a local girl, Diana Ross.). Mr. Kendrick served in the U. S. Army and fought in Vietnam. ). 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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 her second book, Supreme Faith, Supremes singer Mary Wilson writes that she and Kendricks were lovers "briefly," but remained close friends. Failed to report flower. Try again later. 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. In 1960 the Primes met Berry Gordy, who recorded them for a Motown affiliate, Miracle Records, after changing their name to the Temptations. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. 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. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Eddie Kendricks Bill Dahl, Chicago, Illinois Eddie Kendricks (1939-1992) was the first lead tenor for the Temptations, one of the most popular rhythm and blues (R&B) vocal groups of the 1960s. 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. 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. R&B Singer. You can always change this later in your Account settings. There is a problem with your email/password. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. But Mr. G. once did a big favor for Eddie. 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. cemeteries found in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. He was arraigned Tuesday afternoon and was being held on $10,000 bond, said Nancy Mouradian . Later, debate would rage amongst Motown aficionados about who could sing higher, Robinson or Kendricks. He was reunited with the band again in 1989 as it was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. This is a carousel with slides. Everyone, goes on about Diana Ross relationship with Berry Gordy, which is understandable since they had a child together. Performers including Bobby Womack, Chaka Khan, Mary Wilson, and Vesta Willams sang Temptations songs, as well as some of their own. Search above to list available cemeteries. David Ruffin, Eddie Kendricks and The Temptations' musical director Cornelius Grant were leaving the funeral, when they were robbed. The live medley of "The Way You Do the Things You Do" and "My Girl" was released as a single, reaching number 20 on the Billboard Hot 100, number 12 on the Adult Contemporary chart, and number 40 on the R&B chart. Weve updated the security on the site. [12][13] The single earned them a Grammy nomination.[14]. Kendrick and his former wife, Patricia, were divorced in 1975 in Detroit. 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. Kendricks, who lived in Marietta, Ga., was arrested in church . A funeral services was held at the First Baptist Church in Ensley, Alabama. Ruffin started touring with Kendrick as a duo act in 1985. In the early 1970s Kendricks's records like 'Boogie Down' and 'Keep On Truckin' ', a number one US hit on which his normally sweet tones were rougher than usual, were harbingers of the arrival of disco; indeed, when the Bee Gees reconstructed their sound and career along such lines in 1975 Robin Gibbs's falsetto became an echo of Eddie Kendricks. [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)". By the time the record reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 in April 1971, Kendricks had signed a solo deal with Motown's Tamla division and was preparing the release of his first solo album, All By Myself. [19] In 2019, Kendricks was inducted as a solo artist into the National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame. Martha Reeves was able to contact Gordy directly by phone and he put up the bail. '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. He met Otis Williams and in 1961, The Temptations were formed. There were rumours that Aids or drug abuse was behind his illness. Services announced later. View Original Notice ? Afterward they talked about touring on their own and recorded an album as a duo for RCA in 1988. (71 years old). USA Today reported yesterday that Mr. Kendricks dropped the "s" from his last name after launching his solo singing career. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Once they finally broke into the charts four years later the hits kept coming: 'My Girl', 'It's Growing', 'Since I Lost My Baby'. Obituary for Anthony William Sylvester at Syrie Funeral Home, Inc. February 2, 2021 Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Paul Williams killed himself in 1973, two years after he was asked to leave the group because of alcoholism and related health problems. Family-Placed Death Notice KENDRICK, Eddie Mr. Eddie Kendrick, the husband of Mrs. Irether Kendrick of East Point, GA. passed on October 29, 2008. . Our family is committed to providing personalized and compassionate services to help support each family and friend through the loss of their loved one. Enter your email below to have our funeral service notifications delivered to you: Grieving doesn't always end with the funeral: subscribe to our free daily grief support email program, designed to help you a little bit every day, by filling out the form below. At Kendrick Funeral Home, we believe everyone deserves a tribute to a life well lived. 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. Drag images here or select from your computer for Eddie Kendricks memorial. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies. In the Temptations, Kendricks was responsible for creating most of the group's vocal arrangements, and also served as wardrobe manager, including the now famous purple suits the group wore for one performance. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. Funeral arrangement under the care ofMiller & Hill Funeral Directors. "They could outdress, outdance and outsing any competition in sight.". 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. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. [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). He was uncomfortable with singing the psychedelic style that Whitfield was now crafting for the group as opposed to the romantic ballads they had sung under the direction of Smokey Robinson;[6] his friend Paul Williams was often too ill to perform with the group; and Kendricks often found himself at odds with bandmates Otis Williams and Melvin Franklin. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. The park uses Kendricks' family name sans the "s", which was added early in his career. Kendricks, Eddie. The two men formed their own group, The Primes. August 23, 2022 Christopher Brown. The two men formed their own group, "The Primes". or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. [6] He had one sister, Patricia, and three brothers, Charles, Robert, and Clarence. [citation needed]. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Make sure that the file is a photo. T Ivy Jo Hunter composed track by The Temptations is a real knock-out! Kendrick, who lives in Marietta, Ga., was arrested at the church Monday for non-payment of $26,000 in child support. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. He was arraigned Tuesday afternoon and was being held on $10,000 bond, said Nancy Mouradian . [10] He believed the disease was caused by his 30 years of smoking. 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. In 1998, NBC aired The Temptations, a four-hour television miniseries based upon an autobiographical book by Otis Williams. There was an error deleting this problem. The single was later remade by R&B singer D'Angelo for the Get on the Bus soundtrack. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. 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. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. "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. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Another notable song is "Intimate Friends" (1977), which was sampled for the Alicia Keys song "Unbreakable", "A Penny for My Thoughts" by Common, Sparkle's "Time to Move on" on her self-titled first studio album, and for Sweet Sable's "Old Time's Sake" from the soundtrack for the 1994 2pac film, Above the Rim. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. According to Otis Williams, Kendricks romantically pursued Diana Ross, lead singer of the Supremes, and he was said to have been close friends with Martha Reeves of the Vandellas. [4] However, many of his problems with Motown would reoccur. Funeral. There was a problem getting your location. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Mr. Eddie Kendrick, 55, of 111 Oak Drive in Anderson, South Carolina, passed away on Friday, December 23, 2016 at Rainey Hospice. 'It was just from smoking,' he said. In 1989, Kendricks was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Temptations. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Eddie Kendricks, Sr. On September 21, 1949, Eddie Kendricks was born to the late Oileaner and Eddie Kendricks. Eddie Kendricks, singer, born Birmingham Alabama 1940, died Birmingham Alabama 5 October 1992. Church. RareSoul.com: Home to R&B, Doo-Wop & Soul Music. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Wayne County sheriff's deputies told Kendrick shortly before the services began at New Bethel Baptist Church that they had a warrant for his arrest. The founding Temptations group member had shot himself on August 17, 1973 after an argument with his then-girlfriend. [15], Kendricks was nominated for four Grammy Awards, winning one for "Cloud Nine" with the Temptations in 1969. However, I find her relationship with the gorgeous Kendricks more intriguing. Hall & Oates have cited Kendrick and Ruffin specifically, and the Temptations in general, as a major influence. GREAT NEWS! In any event, we'll never see a picture of Eddie Kendricks and Berry Gordy together. This browser does not support getting your location. Apparently, they dated before they even joined motown and it looks like Diana continued to date Eddie on and off until he got married. Singer Eddie Kendricks got a rude surprise when he went to Detroit for the funeral of colleague David Ruffin. Their five-part harmonies seemed divinely inspired: sexy, vibrating with energy, the coolest dancers, the Temptations were so ironic that they made otherwise impressive stable-mates like the Four Tops seem mere pop acts. (US R&B #40, US Pop #20, US AC #12, UK #58), 1987: "I Couldn't Believe It" (Ruffin & Kendrick) (US R&B #14, US AC #48, UK #85), 1988: "One More for the Lonely Hearts Club" (Ruffin & Kendrick) (US R&B #43), This page was last edited on 13 January 2023, at 03:53. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Mattie Kendrick; brothers, Lawrence Kendrick and Gary Kendrick; sister, Hazel Dailey. . Write your message of sympathy today. Verify and try again. Kendricks, a member of the original Temptations, was a pallbearer in Mondays service at New Bethel Baptist Church. Failed to delete memorial. [citation needed]. He was predeceased by : his parents, Oileaner Kendricks and Eddie Kendricks; and his brother Robert Lee Kendricks of Baton Rouge, LA. Please try again later. 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". Mr. Kendricks and Ruffin began working together after their 1985 album, "Live at the Apollo," with the pop duo Hall and Oates. He is also survived by 18 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other family and friends. In 1982, he paid her $5,000 after a judge sentenced him to 60 days in jail unless he paid. Kendricks was portrayed by actor Terron Brooks. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Eddie Kendricks Alexandria 71, 02-Feb, Miller and Hill "The Funeral Directors". He was an original member of the influential Motown singing group "The Temptations". Unsung: Eddie Kendricks marcellus stokes 742K views 2 years ago My Girl bigbadblazer77 5.7M views 15 years ago The Homegoing Celebration of Presiding Bishop Gilbert Earl Patterson | TN 4th. He continued to sing and tour the country almost until his death in 1992. As a solo artist, Kendricks recorded several hits of his own during the 1970s, including the number-one single "Keep On Truckin'". 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 However, Kendricks reportedly refused to undergo chemotherapy at the time because of fear that he would lose his hair. In 1989, Eddie, David and Dennis reunited with The Temptations to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. ", "Eddie just had that great, great tenor voice that just was so captivating," Esther Edwards, the group's first manager and the sister of Motown founder Berry Gordy Jr., said recently. 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. The Temptations have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for their contributions to music, located at 7060 Hollywood Blvd. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. 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. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. 1 hit with "My Girl" in 1965, followed by "It's Growing" and "Since I Lost My Baby" that same year. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. [16] He continued to tour through the summer of 1992, when he fell ill again and was hospitalized. The group was already in distress over Paul Williams death. 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 blamed the cancer on 30. Born in Union Springs, Alabama, he left home at a young age, traveling to Detroit, Michigan with his boyhood friend Paul Williams. 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. Eddie Kendricks was born on December 17, 1939 in Union Springs, Alabama, USA. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Eddie Kendricks (5832)? Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? He was the lead voice on such famous songs as "The Way You Do the Things You Do", "Get Ready", and "Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me)". Keep supporting great journalism by turning off your ad blocker. Read More, Celebrate the life of June Bailey, leave a kind word or memory and get funeral service information care of . The group decided to move for better opportunities in their musical careers, and in 1957 the group moved to Cleveland, Ohio on E 123rd and Kinsman. In 1982, he paid her $5,000 after a judge sentenced him to 60 days in jail unless he paid. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Add to your scrapbook. SINGER EDDIE KENDRICKS DIES BIRMINGHAM -- Eddie Kendricks, 52, a founding member of the Temptations and the falsetto lead for hits such as "The Way You Do the Things You Do," died of lung. Mr. Eddie B. Kendrick passed away on January 23, 2022 at the age of 84 in Cordele, Georgia. "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." The physician discovered a "pin drop" of cancer on one of his lungs. In a 1991 interview with a Chicago television series called Urban Street, Kendricks said he had actually considered leaving the group as early as 1965, even though that was when the band was finally starting to take off, because of things that "weren't quite proper." The Temptations began singing background for Mary Wells. 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. 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. Kendricks stated that he did not agree with many decisions that were made. The judge released Kendrick pending a court arraignment Tuesday afternoon. The singer was notified before the funeral that sheriffs deputies had a warrant for his arrest for alleged non-payment of $26,000, Mouradian said. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Kendricks co-founded the Motown singing group the Temptations and was one of their lead singers from 1960 until 1971. . Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. He died on October 5, 1992 in Birmingham, Alabama, USA. He was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Birmingham. Mr. Kendricks had a lung removed last year. . Kendricks, Eddie. At 10:35 p.m. Monday, Mr. Kendricks joined his partner in death, succumbing to lung cancer in Birmingham, Ala. Kendricks and his former wife, Patricia, divorced in 1975 in Detroit. Because of his singing difficulty, Edwards said that Kendricks went to a physician to examine his vocal ability. 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