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Eddie Kendricks

Eddie Kendricks was a founding member of The Temptations, joining the group in 1961. His falsetto voice helped define their sound on hits like "My Girl" and...

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Eddie Kendricks, the Temptations' falsetto and solo soul man

The high voice behind Motown classics who carved his own path with songs like "Get Ready."

For the group sound, listen to "I Wish It Would Rain." For his solo side, "Get Ready" or "Boogie down" give you the idea.

That falsetto on "My Girl" and "Ain't Too Proud to Beg" helped make The Temptations' sound what it was. After leaving the group, he proved he could carry his own with solo hits like "Get Ready" and the Ashford & Simpson-penned "Day by Day," which topped the R&B chart in 1972. You still hear his voice on both sides of that split.

He was there from the start, joining The Temptations in 1961. He left in 1971 and spent the rest of the decade putting out solo albums like "Boogie Down" and "Love Keys."

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Eddie Kendricks was a founding member of The Temptations, joining the group in 1961. His falsetto voice helped define their sound on hits like "My Girl" and "Ain't Too Proud to Beg." He left the group in 1971 to pursue solo work.

As a solo artist, Kendricks found success with songs like "Get Ready" and "Girl You Need a Change of Mind." His 1972 single "Day by Day," written by Ashford & Simpson, reached the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 and topped the R&B chart. He continued recording through the 1970s with albums like "Boogie Down" and "Love Keys."

Kendricks was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1989 as a member of The Temptations. His voice remains recognizable from both his group work and solo recordings.

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