Motown legend, lead singer of Rock and Hall Hall of Fame band dead at 80

R&B legend, singer in Rock & Roll Hall of Fame group dies at 80

They also performed songs featured in big '80s movies.

Last founding member of iconic soul, R&B group dies at 80

John Edwards, former lead singer of The Spinners, died Sunday at 80. Edwards carried the group's legacy from 1977 to 2000 and brought songs like “Working My Way Back to You” to the global spotlight.

Motown legend, lead singer of Rock and Hall Hall of Fame band dead at 80

The group was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2023.

RIP John Edwards, Last Remaining Star of the Legendary Spinners, R&B Greats - Showbiz411

John Edwards, the R&B singer who rose to stardom with The Spinners, has died after a long illness. Edwards joined The Spinners in 1977, after their sensation run on Atlantic Records with lead singer Phillippe Wynne. Everyone thought that without Wynne, the group was done. But they were wrong. With Edwards singing lead, the group […] The post RIP John Edwards, Last Remaining Star of the Legendary Spinners, R&B Greats appeared first on Showbiz411.

John Edwards, Former Lead Singer Of The Spinners, Passes Away At 80

John Edwards, the former lead singer of The Spinners and the last surviving member of the iconic group, has passed away, reports SoulTracks. He was 80. Confirming Edwards’ passing, the Spinners’ Facebook page paid tribute to his significant accomplishments with the group. “We mourn the loss of John Edwards, who bore the weight of the world on his young shoulders when he joined The Spinners in the wake of Phillippe Wynne’s departure,” The Spinner…

John Edwards, Lead Singer of The Spinners, Dies at 80

John Edwards, the lead singer who helped sustain The Spinners’ chart success from 1977 through 2000, has died at 80, the group announced Saturday on its official Facebook page. Edwards, a Missouri native who took over for Phillippe Wynne, lent his baritone to hits such as “Working My Way Back to You” and “Cupid” and was inducted alongside the group into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2023.  Edwards joined The Spinners at age 33, stepping into t…