Edwin Starr(1942-2003)
- Composer
- Actor
- Music Department
Born Charles Hatcher in Nashville, Tennessee, Starr formed his first
group, the Future Tones, in 1957, recording one single before his
three-year army service. In 1965, he was offered a solo deal following
two years of touring with another band.
Starr's early hits included "Agent Double-O Soul" and "Stop Her on
Sight (S.O.S)." But his biggest success came with "War," a No. 1 hit in
1970 during a time of growing anti-Vietnam War protests. Other top 10
hits included "Contact" and "H.A.P.P.Y. Radio." Edwin Starr was a
veteran of Vietnam War.
He made a brief comeback during the disco craze, and later spent most
of his time touring Europe on the oldies circuit. In England, Starr
participated in an award-winning British Broadcasting Corporation radio
series on the U.S. civil rights movement. In 1995, he was featured on a
Walt Disney children's workout album entitled "Mousercise In 2002,
Starr performed at the wedding of Liza Minnelli and David Gest in New
York.
His last performances was at two shows in Stuttgart, Germany March 29th
and 30th, 2003.
group, the Future Tones, in 1957, recording one single before his
three-year army service. In 1965, he was offered a solo deal following
two years of touring with another band.
Starr's early hits included "Agent Double-O Soul" and "Stop Her on
Sight (S.O.S)." But his biggest success came with "War," a No. 1 hit in
1970 during a time of growing anti-Vietnam War protests. Other top 10
hits included "Contact" and "H.A.P.P.Y. Radio." Edwin Starr was a
veteran of Vietnam War.
He made a brief comeback during the disco craze, and later spent most
of his time touring Europe on the oldies circuit. In England, Starr
participated in an award-winning British Broadcasting Corporation radio
series on the U.S. civil rights movement. In 1995, he was featured on a
Walt Disney children's workout album entitled "Mousercise In 2002,
Starr performed at the wedding of Liza Minnelli and David Gest in New
York.
His last performances was at two shows in Stuttgart, Germany March 29th
and 30th, 2003.
