Friday, the 21st, was Edwin Starr's birthday. I know people don't make a big deal about that stuff on this list, but I thought it was worth mentioning anyhow. Here's a quick recap of his career from http://www.rbpage.com/ Edwin Starr - Born Charles Hatcher, 1942, in Nashville, TN. Raised in Cleveland. Singer/songwriter. First recorded for Tress as a member of the Futuretones in 1957. With Bill Doggett, 1963-65. First recorded as Edwin Starr in 1965 for Detroit-based Ric-Tic. With vocal trio The Holidays, consisting of Starr, J.J. Barnes and Steve Mancha in 1966. To Gordy Records in 1968 as a result of Motown acquisition of Ric-Tic. To England in late '70s. Brian Poust _____________________________________________________________ Check out the new and improved Topica site! http://www.topica.com/t/13
