In theTemptations, 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 (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. Eddie Kendricks is an American singer and songwriter. 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. · Eddie Kendricks is an American singer and songwriter. Noted for his distinctive falsetto singing style, Kendricks co-founded the Motown singing group The Temptations, and was one of their lead... Eddie Kendrick, also known as Edward James Kendrick, was an American musician and a member of the renowned group "The Temptations." He was born in 1939 in Union Springs, Alabama, USA. Eddie grew up with his three brothers - Charles, Robert, and Clarence, and his sister Patricia. View allDec 17, 2025 · In the golden era of theTemptations, Kendricks’ light, acrobatic voice was the perfect foil for the gritty tones of the equally brilliant David Ruffin. His name may never quite have been as... · But as the temptations moved closer to the mic, they grew in popularity. Eddie Kendricks, as he was now known, was the group's lead tenor and principal vocal arranger. The name of Eddie Kendricks was soon to become as well known among R&B fans as the group itself. · Eddie Kendricks is an American singer and songwriter. Noted for his distinctive falsetto singing style, Kendricks co-founded the Motown singing group The Temptations, and was one of their lead... Eddie Kendrick, also known as Edward James Kendrick, was an American musician and a member of the renowned group "The Temptations." He was born in 1939 in Union Springs, Alabama, USA. Eddie grew up with his three brothers - Charles, Robert, and Clarence, and his sister Patricia. · In the golden era of theTemptations, Kendricks’ light, acrobatic voice was the perfect foil for the gritty tones of the equally brilliant David Ruffin. His name may never quite have been as... · But as the temptations moved closer to the mic, they grew in popularity. Eddie Kendricks, as he was now known, was the group's lead tenor and principal vocal arranger. The name of Eddie Kendricks was soon to become as well known among R&B fans as the group itself.
