Dennis Edwards was a powerhouse soul singer best known as the dynamic lead voice of The Temptations during their pioneering psychedelic soul era. Joining the group in 1968, he helped define a new, progressive Motown sound with hits like “Cloud Nine” and “Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone,” earning multiple Grammy Awards. Before and after his time with The Temptations, Edwards also enjoyed a successful solo career marked by his commanding vocals and passionate delivery, leaving an enduring legacy as one of soul music’s most electrifying frontmen.