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Charles Edwin Hatcher (January 21, 1942 – April 2, 2003), known by his stage name Edwin Starr, was an American singer and songwriter. He is best remembered for his Norman Whitfield-produced Motown singles of the 1970s, most notably the number-one hit "War".
Biography. Edwin Starr was an integral part of the soul and dance floor scene since the mid-fifties and the formation of his first band The Future Tones in 1956. He was on the road right to the end. Born Charles Edwin Hatcher on January 21st, 1942 in Nashville, Tennessee, Edwin was raised and educated in Cleveland, Ohio.
Oct 31, 2023 · The Meaning Behind Edwin Starr’s Bold “War” by Cillea Houghton 7 months ago. Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong were out to make a statement when they wrote the fiery song “ War .”...
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Edwin Starr re-recorded the song in 1992 produced by Simon Harris. Later in his career, after moving to the United Kingdom, Starr re-recorded several of his hits with British band Utah Saints. Starr's new version of "War" in 2003 was his final piece, but remains unreleased. He died on April 2 of the same year of a heart attack.
Aug 29, 2023 · August 29, 2023. By. Paul Sexton. Edwin Starr 'War' artwork - Courtesy: UMG. An anti-war anthem deemed a little too forthright for one of Motown’s biggest acts hit the top of the charts for one...
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Apr 2, 2003 · Active. 1950s - 2000s. Born. January 21, 1942 in Nashville, TN. Died. April 2, 2003 in Bramcote, Nottinghamshire, England. Genre. R&B. Styles. Motown, Pop-Soul, Soul, Northern Soul, Psychedelic Soul. Also Known As. Charles Edwin Hatcher. Album Highlights. Full Discography. Staff Picks. Advanced Search. Remove Ads. Return to Homepage.
Edwin Starr. Singer, songwriter, composer. Edwin Starr is perhaps best remembered for his 1970 number one best-selling Motown subsidiary hit, "War." His passionate delivery of the Norman Whitfield composition transformed the rather facile lyrics ("Who wants to die?"
