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Dennis Edwards (other)
Dennis Edwards (1943–2018) was an American soul and R&B singer, notably a lead singer in The Temptations. Dennis Edwards may also refer to: *Dennis Edwards (footballer) Dennis Edwards (19 January 1937 – 13 September 2019) was an English professional association football, footballer who played as an inside forward in the Football League, most notably for Charlton Athletic F.C., Charlton Athletic, for whom he ... (1937–2019), inside forward, mostly for Charlton Athletic * Dennis Edwards (American football) (born 1959), defensive end for the Los Angeles Rams * Dennis Edwards Jr. (1921–2017), judge in New York City {{hndis, Edwards, Dennis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dennis Edwards
Dennis Edwards Jr. (February 3, 1943 – February 1, 2018) was an American soul and R&B singer who was best known as the frontman in The Temptations for Motown Records. Edwards joined the Temptations in 1968, replacing David Ruffin and sang with the group from 1968 to 1976, 1980 to 1984, and 1987 to 1989. In the mid-1980s, he launched a solo career, recording the 1984 hit single " Don't Look Any Further" (featuring Siedah Garrett). Until his death, Edwards was the lead singer of The Temptations Review, a Temptations splinter group. Biography Early years and career Edwards was born in Fairfield, Alabama, about eight miles from Birmingham, to Reverend Dennis Edwards Sr. and Idessa Fuller. He began singing at two years old in his father's church. The Edwards family moved to Detroit, Michigan when Edwards was about ten years old. He would continue to sing in the church pastored by his father, eventually becoming choir director. As a teenager, Edwards joined a gospel vocal grou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dennis Edwards (footballer)
Dennis Edwards (19 January 1937 – 13 September 2019) was an English professional association football, footballer who played as an inside forward in the Football League, most notably for Charlton Athletic F.C., Charlton Athletic, for whom he made over 170 appearances. He also played league football for Portsmouth F.C., Portsmouth, Brentford F.C., Brentford and Aldershot F.C., Aldershot. Earlier in his career, Edwards was a prolific goalscorer in non-League football for Slough Town F.C., Slough Town and Wycombe Wanderers F.C., Wycombe Wanderers and he was capped by England at England national amateur football team, amateur level. Personal life Edwards was educated at the Lea School and Slough Grammar School. After leaving school he worked as a clerk for Imperial Chemical Industries, ICI and served his National Service in the United Kingdom, national service in the Royal Air Force, RAF. Edwards was a Brentford F.C., Brentford supporter. After retiring from football, he lived ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dennis Edwards (American Football)
Dennis Ray Edwards (born October 6, 1959) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL) during the 1980s. He played college football for the USC Trojans. He was selected by the Buffalo Bills in the ninth round of the 1982 NFL draft and played for the Los Angeles Rams. Biography Edwards was born in Stockton, California and graduated from Edison High School. He played college football at the University of Southern California, where he lettered in football from 1978 to 1981. Edwards was selected in the ninth round (245th pick overall) by the Buffalo Bills in the 1982 NFL draft. He played three regular season games in 1987 for the Los Angeles Rams. See also * History of the Los Angeles Rams The Los Angeles Rams are a professional American football team that plays and competes in the National Football League ( NFL). The Rams franchise was founded in 1936 as the Cleveland Rams in the short-lived second Ameri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |