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‘Temptations’ Lead Singer, Dennis Edwards, Dies At 74

By K. Gitter

8 years ago

Breaking: Dennis Edwards, former lead singer of The Temptations has died in Chicago – per family. He crooned the world over with “Cloud Nine" – “I Can't Get Next to You" & “Papa Was a Rollin' Stone.” Tomorrow, Edwards would have been 75. @cbschicago pic.twitter.com/HWESouATfl

— Brad Edwards (@tvbrad) February 2, 2018

RIP Dennis Edwards, beautiful soul who gave me my first shot by recording and performing our classic duet “Don’t Look Any Further”, we’ve lost another great one. #DennisEdwards #TheTemptations #DontLookAnyFurther #RIPDennisEdwards #ThankYouDennisEdwars #restinpeace #FridayFeeling pic.twitter.com/cA5JkIdiQr

— SIEDAH GARRETT (@SIEDAHGARRETT) February 2, 2018

Dennis Edwards of The Temptations has died. In May 1969, the #Temptations and the Turtles performed at Tricia Nixon's Masked Ball. Here we see Mr. Edwards next to Tricia. Rest in Peace, #DennisEdwards, and thank you for your contributions to our shared American cultural history. pic.twitter.com/tkouLUqKmI

— RichardNixonLibrary (@NixonLibrary) February 2, 2018

Reign in Paradise Dennis Edwards of The Temptations.
You will be dearly missed.
Please keep Otis Williams in your prayers.
Just hung up with him offering our condolences . 🙏https://t.co/lMIDbJbaoH pic.twitter.com/gscUtNXAxJ

— BeverlyBlack (@gumboforthesoul) February 2, 2018

Dennis Edwards, former lead, singer of the #Temptations. I went to visit him at @RushMedical. He slept away. In his life he inspired millions around the world. We shall all remember him. So talented. He is above #CloudNine, going higher. RIP my brother beloved. pic.twitter.com/yg888HnOWz

— Rev Jesse Jackson Sr (@RevJJackson) February 2, 2018

Prayers to the family of one of our legendary vocal greats #DennisEdwards of the Temptations. His unmistakable gift will live on forever. 🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/iNiLGmhqVE

— Kenny Lattimore (@kennylattimore) February 2, 2018

R.I.P. Dennis Edwards one of my favorites in the industry. Good Soul 🙏🏿 Great Artist !!!! pic.twitter.com/K6k8mkY5Iq

— MC HAMMER e/acc (@MCHammer) February 2, 2018

So sad to hear about the death do former Temptations lead singer Dennis Edwards. He was 74. I last saw Dennis at Aretha Franklin’s birthday party in April 2016. We last talked early last year when I was considering having him sing at my parents 50th wedding anniversary. pic.twitter.com/QpiWSrgA6C

— rolandsmartin (@rolandsmartin) February 2, 2018

Of course I have to post "Don't Look Any Further" #WHOA RIP #DennisEdwards (February 3, 1943 – February 2, 2018) pic.twitter.com/dZWQK1lbhk 😢❤️

— Strictly 4 My X’ers (@Lizzs_Lockeroom) February 2, 2018

We lost another legend today. Dennis Edwards, former lead singer of the Temptations, will surely be missed. Sending condolences & prayers to Dennis’ family & friends. #RIP pic.twitter.com/p5XFTmWArC

— Judge Greg Mathis (@JudgeGregMathis) February 2, 2018

Before Dennis Edwards joined The Temptations, he was a member of The Contours (he's in the middle) #RIP https://t.co/rzWkN9u2Qp

— Strictly 4 My X’ers (@Lizzs_Lockeroom) February 2, 2018

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