Artist

Edwin Starr

1965-2003·Nashville

Edwin Starr, born Charles Edwin Hatcher in Nashville in 1942, made his name in Detroit on Ric-Tic with "Agent Double-O-Soul" (1965), "Stop Her on Sight (S.O.S.)" and "Headline News", records that became Northern soul favorites; "Stop Her on Sight" reached No 11 when it was reissued in Britain in 1968. After Motown bought Ric-Tic he had his biggest hit, "War", in 1970.

The full story is in Northern Soul.

At a glance

Active
1965–2003
From
Nashville, US
Records in the issues
1 (1968)
Original label
Tamla Motown

In the issues

  • Northern Soul
    Supporting cast · 1963-1981 · Members

    Northern Soul is a music scene from Manchester, Stoke-on-Trent, Wigan and the North of England, 1963–1981. Its principal artists include Russ Winstanley, Ian Levine, Roger Eagle and Dave Godin. This issue covers 8 essential albums and 14 dated events.

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