John Edwards, a former lead singer for legendary R&B and soul group The Spinners, died Sunday. He was 80. Edwards, who stepped into the spotlight after Philippé Wynne’s departure, carried the ...

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An R&B and soul legend who was a member of a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame group is dead at age 80. John Edwards, the former lead singer for The Spinners, died Sunday, according to his obituary.

John Edwards, the former lead singer for the legendary R&B and soul group The Spinners, has died. He was 80. Soultracks.com reported that Edwards had been “in poor health since a stroke forced ...

Although the R&B sound has changed over the last 30 years, the '90s sound is still sampled and appreciated by today's rising stars. In honor of one of music's most timeless eras, here's a list of ...

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Jean Knight, the soul singer best known for 'Mr. Big Stuff' and 'Do Me,' has died at 80. She was 'a New Orleans girl through and through,' a good friend said.

John Edwards, a former lead singer for legendary R&B and soul group The Spinners, died Sunday. He was 80. Edwards, who stepped into the spotlight after Philippé Wynne’s departure, carried the ...