Chalky Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 (edited) View full article Edited February 2, 2018 by chalky Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Sean Hampsey Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 Sadly true mate. Rest in Peace Dennis Edwards. A truly awesome Soul artist. Sean Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Kevin Jones Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 What sad, sad news. For me one of the really great singers who had so many memorable hits not just with The Temptations, but solo and also with The Contours. "It Was The Third Of September" , an all time great. Also his lead on The Contours version of It's Growing, just superb. Plus so many others. RIP Mr. Edwards you were simply wonderful. Kev Jones 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
David Meikle Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 (edited) Northern Soul was never any better than on this double sider. RIP Dennis Edited February 2, 2018 by David Meikle Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
John Hart Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 Total respect too a truly great Artiste ,a Megastar ,forget the rest ,Dennis Edwards was the Real Deal ! From ;Johnny to Loser,to Psychedelic Rolling Stone ,and Beyond! My All Time Fave track ;Baby Hit and Run ! What,s Your Dennis Legacy Track? 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Twoshoes Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 R.I.P Mr Edwards. Thank you for the memories. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
The Yank Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 Very sad to hear this. Taking over from David Ruffin was not an easy task but, Dennis did it and kept the group alive and well for years. Another great voice gone !! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Dave Pinch Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 r.i.p dennis..thanks for the music Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Tobytyke Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 Always loved "Easier said than done". and Contours " So Hard Being A Loser" First Class! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Spain pete Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 Great voice , take a look around , killer for me . RIP 👏🎶🎶 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Woodbutcher Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 https://en.mediamass.net/people/dennis-edwards/deathhoax.html ... ? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Frankie Crocker Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 Awesome performer. Unforgettable music. Sad loss. His spirit lives on in the music... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Tomangoes Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 A remarkable career, and a legacy to match. RIP Dennis. If we had a Hall of Fame...he would be in it! Ed 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Winsford Soul Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 Rest in peace Mr Denis Edwards. Thank you for the memories. Steve Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Tlscapital Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 RIP + Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Alison H Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 Orrr, Rest In Peace Mr Edwards. Ali xxx Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Wilxy Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 Very Sad News, Truly Great artist, R.I.P Sir....... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest WakefieldArchive Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 R.I.P Dennis, and thanks for your music! My father's band played with the Contours a couple of times in D.C. back in the day, and Dennis signed this. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Marty57 Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 Thank you Dennis you enriched my life , very talented artist , your work will live on for ever , very sad right now , rest in peace . Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Roburt Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 What a pity it was that he was only on a basic salary as a member of the Temptations and so wasn't really able to benefit from being the lead vocalist on all those hits by the group. That's the reason he kept quitting, to go solo (or to leave the music biz). He even had a spell laying tarmac with family members (cousins) up in Cleveland. It was after that period, that he hooked up with members of Truth to return to performing. Of course, when he'd got 'the bug' back, he returned to the Tempts for one last spell. He took a song he'd co-written in Cleveland back with him & the Tempts went ahead & cut it (I'm Coming Home). R I P. 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Wheelsville1 Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 13 hours ago, John Hart said: Total respect too a truly great Artiste ,a Megastar ,forget the rest ,Dennis Edwards was the Real Deal ! From ;Johnny to Loser,to Psychedelic Rolling Stone ,and Beyond! My All Time Fave track ;Baby Hit and Run ! What,s Your Dennis Legacy Track? Fave 2 tracks, I didn’t have to,Gotta find a way to get you back. I remember seeing him live along with David Ruffin and Eddie Kendricks at Doncaster dome,simply amazing. RIP Dennis Edwards. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mark Soul Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 thanks for the memories mr dennis edwards cheers mark Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Steveh73 Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 Really liked this since its release back in 1984!! 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Smudger Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 RIP and thanks ! 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Hooker1951 Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 Had the pleasure to see Dennis performing a good few times in his fantastic career the last time when he was fronting the Temptations4 years ago and he was as good as he always was a terrific artist with a terrific front man voice with a powerful stage presence similar to Edwin Starr I hope they are doing a duet together in Soul Heaven I for one would love to hear it Rest in Peace Dennis you thoroughly deserve it ML 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mark S Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 One of the very best RIP Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Joesoap Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 4 hours ago, Roburt said: What a pity it was that he was only on a basic salary as a member of the Temptations and so wasn't really able to benefit from being the lead vocalist on all those hits by the group. That's the reason he kept quitting, to go solo (or to leave the music biz). He even had a spell laying tarmac with family members (cousins) up in Cleveland. It was after that period, that he hooked up with members of Truth to return to performing. Of course, when he'd got 'the bug' back, he returned to the Tempts for one last spell. He took a song he'd co-written in Cleveland back with him & the Tempts went ahead & cut it (I'm Coming Home). R I P. That's interesting. I've been looking at various accounts of his career this morning. Another version I've seen is he kept being fired. Be great to read a definitive account of the fascinating story of The Temptations - so many interesting and enigmatic characters and events involved. Don't suppose we'll ever see one now that all the main participants are sadly no longer with us. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Joesoap Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 35 minutes ago, smudger said: RIP and thanks ! Thanks for posting. Had forgotten about this one! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
MikeHarris Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 In my time loving the Temps we have had to say good bye to two fabulous male vocalists. David Ruffin & Dennis Edwards. RIP both One of the sad things about getting old is that you lose your heroes! KTF Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
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