As he grew away from the group, Kendricks began to rekindle his friendship with ex-Temptation David Ruffin, who convinced him to leave. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. On stage, he appeared skinny and frail, but despite his physical stature, he was a dynamic force in the Temptations and Motown. Ruffin left the group in 1968 and Kendrick left in 1971. As well as being renowned for their vocal strengths the Primes also gained a reputation for their spirited dance-steps. [10] The group, then a seven-piece act, also recorded a reunion album, and enjoyed a hit with the Rick James-written-and-produced "Standing on the Top". The founding Temptations group member had shot himself on August 17, 1973 after an argument with his then-girlfriend. Kendricks and his former wife, Patricia, divorced in 1975 in Detroit. He was ordered to pay her $25,000 as well as child support for their son. Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. He died on October 5, 1992 in Birmingham, Alabama, USA. Resend Activation Email. The group was already in distress over Paul Williams death. Try again later. Copyright 2023 United Press International, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 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. There was a problem getting your location. Would you like to offer Eddie Kendrickss loved ones a condolence message? On February 2, 2021, he was called home to be with the Lord. 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. But Kendricks said the disease was simply the consequence of 30 years of being addicted to cigarettes. Because of his singing difficulty, Edwards said that Kendricks went to a physician to examine his vocal ability. ). A funeral services was held at the First Baptist Church in Ensley, Alabama. Progress in the Motor City, however, was painfully slow and Kendricks went back to Birmingham, until Williams persuaded him to return. Our free weekly newsletter provides insights, quotes and messages on how to help during the first year. Read More, Celebrate the life of William Russell, leave a kind word or memory and get funeral service information care of . Kendricks stated that he did not agree with many decisions that were made. 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). Eddie Kendricks Alexandria 71, 02-Feb, Miller and Hill "The Funeral Directors". EDDIE KENDRICKS never looked especially healthy. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Mattie Kendrick; brothers, Lawrence Kendrick and Gary Kendrick; sister, Hazel Dailey. There is no photo or video of Eddie Kendricks.Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute. Afterward they talked about touring on their own and recorded an album as a duo for RCA in 1988. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. . Drag images here or select from your computer for Eddie Kendricks memorial. 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. There a music business hustler called Milton Jenkins heard themn harmonising at a party and invited them to Detroit. Kendricks, a member of the original Temptations, was a pallbearer in Mondays service at New Bethel Baptist Church. Oops, something didn't work. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. "They could outdress, outdance and outsing any competition in sight.". . He just had a sweet, melodious, captivating, tender sound.". Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. Last year Kendricks underwent surgery in Atlanta to have a lung removed. 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. USA Today reported yesterday that Mr. Kendricks dropped the "s" from his last name after launching his solo singing career. 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. "He had such admirers, men and women. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. Write your message of sympathy today. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Make sure that the file is a photo. 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. 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. 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. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. 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. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Once they finally broke into the charts four years later the hits kept coming: 'My Girl', 'It's Growing', 'Since I Lost My Baby'. 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. 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. DETROIT -- Former Temptations singer Eddie Kendricks got a rude surprise when he came to Detroit for the funeral of colleague David Ruffin. But the ladies really loved Eddie and his style . 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. Eddie Kendricks, Sr. On September 21, 1949, Eddie Kendricks was born to the late Oileaner and Eddie Kendricks. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. RareSoul.com: Home to R&B, Doo-Wop & Soul Music. He explained that they were working with people that "didn't have their best interests at heart." For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Kenrick's Favourite song. 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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. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. [citation needed]. Kendricks, a member of the original Temptations, was a pallbearer in Monday's service at New Bethel Baptist Church. Please reset your password. To use this feature, use a newer browser. '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. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Eddie Kendricks to show support. Ruffin died of a drug overdose last year, shortly after completing a European tour with Mr. Kendricks and another former Temptation, Dennis Edwards. 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". 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? However, Kendricks reportedly refused to undergo chemotherapy at the time because of fear that he would lose his hair. Ivy Jo Hunter composed track by The Temptations is a real knock-out! He blamed the cancer on 30. It had been a long haul to that first hit: the group had originally signed to Motown in 1960. In 1989, Eddie, David and Dennis reunited with The Temptations to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. Family members linked to this person will appear here. [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)". The bandits who robbed David Ruffin, Eddie Kendricks in Cornelius Grant was never apprehended. At David Ruffin's funeral at New Bethel Baptist Church, Kendricks was arrested for not fulfilling financial obligations to his ex-wife. Later, debate would rage amongst Motown aficionados about who could sing higher, Robinson or Kendricks. Kendricks, who lived in Marietta, Ga., was arrested in church . The family is at the home of his sister . 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. 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. However, I find her relationship with the gorgeous Kendricks more intriguing. Mr. Kendricks underwent surgery in Atlanta last year to have a lung removed. There were rumours that Aids or drug abuse was behind his illness. Mr. Eddie Kendrick, 55, of 111 Oak Drive in Anderson, South Carolina, passed away on Friday, December 23, 2016 at Rainey Hospice. [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. Together in 1959 they formed the Primes, who would take part in organising group vocal battles at clubs and house parties. Service information is forthcomingRead, A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, January 20, 2023 at 2:00 P.M. in the Duhon Funeral Home Chapel in Rayne for Uta Okouchi. 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. In 1989, Kendrick, Ruffin, and their Temptations bandmates were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, December 29, 2016 at Cross Road C.M.E. Mr. Kendricks began a solo career in 1971, but he rejoined the group in 1982 for a "Reunion" tour. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. 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. We have set your language to After having surgery in late 1991, Kendricks resumed touring through the summer of 1992. But Mr. G. once did a big favor for Eddie. February 4, 2021. [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). [17] He was survived by his three children: Parris, Aika, and Paul Kendricks (named after Paul Williams). It. Kendricks, who lives in Marietta, Ga., was arrested at . [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). This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Kendricks died of lung cancer at Baptist Medical Center-Princeton in Birmingham on October 5, 1992, at age 52. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. This account has been disabled. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Kendricks sang lead on hits such as "Just My Imagination," "I'll Be In Trouble" and "Get Ready. Please subscribe. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. In 1961, Osbourne moved to California, and the Primes disbanded. T 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." 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. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. [6] By this time, his popularity had waned, and he was also gradually losing his upper range as a result of chain smoking. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. (71 years old). He was the lead voice on such hit songs as "The Way You Do the Things You Do", "Get Ready . David Ruffin, Eddie Kendricks and The Temptations' musical director Cornelius Grant were leaving the funeral, when they were robbed. [6] He was also allowed to sing a few leads in his lower registers such as "May I Have This Dance" (1962). 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. Weve updated the security on the site. However, Eddie Kendricks' record deal fell through, leaving him without a contract. She told Ask The Messengers in 2018 that she'd also struggled with drug and alcohol addiction but got clean 18 months after. Try again. Verify and try again. Services announced later. Their money only took them as far as Cleveland, where they both had relatives. The founding Temptations group member had shot himself on August 17, 1973 after an argument with his then-girlfriend. Try again later. He later re-united with David Ruffin, who left the group in 1968; he and David Ruffin then formed a group with Dennis Edwards. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Paul Williams killed himself in 1973, two years after he was asked to leave the group because of alcoholism and related health problems. In 1991, Eddie Kendricks was diagnosed with lung cancer. 34465541-95D0-45B0-BEEB-B9E0361A315A 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). Kendricks was born to Johnny and Lee Bell Kendrick[5] in Union Springs, Alabama on December 17, 1939.
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