An American soul singer who had a moderately successful solo career before becoming lead singer of The Spinners between 1977 and 2000. Born in St. Louis, Missouri, Edwards began his musical career by singing in clubs while stationed in Germany when in the US Army. After returning to live in Duluth, Georgia, he appeared on bills with Wilson Pickett, and James and Bobby Purify, before moving to Chicago in the late 1960s. | *Tap/click photo for further reading
