Edwin Starr
(1942-April 2, 2003)
Edwin Starr (1942-April 2, 2003)
(Artist) Born Charles Hatcher in Nashville, TN. Best known for his early 1970's hits such as "War" and "25 Miles" and in the Disco years, "Contact" and "H. A. P. P. Y. Radio." Passed away from a heart attack at age 61.
Photos of promo shot of Edwin Starr and cover of Happy Radio song book submitted by Simon White.
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Among Edwin Starr' greatest... Happy Radio and Eye to Eye contact always brought me to the dance floor wanting more. They just dont make them like this any more !!!
Posted by:
disco79 | Nov 11, 04 | 6:47 pm
Contact...What an awesome record....
Posted by:
rpavl | Dec 21, 04 | 9:50 am
Contact... I was 12 yrs old when I heard this for the first time and I must have listened to the 12 inch single over and over... To this day, when I put it on the turntable I get shivers, his voice had so much presence, the breaks were so well sequenced.
One of the best disco records ever produced and a voice that will be missed.
Edwin was the nicest man in disco. A brilliant entertainer and fantastic all round good guy. I never saw him down and he was always full of optimism. He always had time to talk to and listen to people. His contribution to the Disco Aid record "Give Give Give" was the best of his career and it was a travesty that this fantastic record was never a bigger hit.
25 Miles, War, Contact, Happy R.A.D.I.O. among others were hit records that everyone enjoyed!
Motown, Disco and all have lost a legend!
R.I.P.
I Tend To Search For The "Undergrond" Song On These Classic Singers And Mr. Starr Did'nt Fall Behind.
Take A Listen To "Running Back & Forth" And You'll Experience Hustle Music At It's Absolute Best.
While He Had Great Commercial Tracks It's The Unknown Tracks hat I Love.
