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Name: Carole
Location: london
Submitted: Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:57:53 GMT
Comments: Edwin you would be so very proud of your girl 21 strong beautiful and full of love.Thank you for giving me a treasure that fills my heart the look in her eyes is all you the smile is yours too. You are in her thoughts and the memories are close to her always she loves you is proud of you & always will be her very own star. I look at pictures and smile alton towers on the boating lake her gazing at you as a wee baby you holding her as if she would break remembering you together pulls at my heart in way nothing ever will or can memories to cherish. I am so sorry you did not get to share more of her she would have captured your heart as she has mine.Rest peacefully knowing she is safe I keep her near and watch over her.I thank you with my heart for giving her to me a truly wonderful legacy you were a star on the stage and in her you live on C XXX
Name: amanda
Location: london
Submitted: Thu, 09 Oct 2008 13:36:55 GMT
Comments: Hey dad only me as u no it was my 21st the other week and i so wished you could have been here to celebrate with me.cant believe i actually made it to 21!! I had a fantastic time i went out for a meal with mum and friends then had a big party u would have loved it. i miss u so much but u are always in my thaughts and in my heart.lots of love forever and ever amanda xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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Name: frank byrne
Location: blackley manchester
Submitted: Wed, 08 Oct 2008 21:47:34 GMT
Comments: so many years passed but there not a sunday at the alliance in blackley when we dont play edwin.s songs if there a stage in heaven he will be on it loud and proud. goodnight and godbless . frank and diane.
Name: Simon Fennell
Location: Nuneaton
Submitted: Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:46:35 GMT
Comments: Can't remember the year..probably late 80's. My neighbour Graham had a car for sale but no room on the drive for it so he asked if he could put in front of my home. At the time my mate Frank was staying whilst he got some accommodation sorted out. I arrived back from a days work and Frank says: You'll never guess who came to your door today to enquire about the Jag. Edwin Starr! It was great to know that he had knocked on my front door but always wish that I had been there to open it! God bless Edwin!
Name: Manfred
Location: Klagenfurt - Austria
Submitted: Sun, 17 Aug 2008 06:14:30 GMT
Comments: He was really a `STARR`
Name: Mohamed
Location: Walsall England
Submitted: Sun, 17 Aug 2008 01:48:51 GMT
Comments: I would like to say that he was a great singer and loved his song `War` and that his message should be heard all over the world. War is good for nothing
Name: Robin
Location: Belgium
Submitted: Wed, 06 Aug 2008 19:11:39 GMT
Comments: Thanks for the music
Name: Paula
Location: Thunderbay on.canada
Submitted: Mon, 07 Jul 2008 02:36:27 GMT
Comments: Edwin it was 1965 a long time ago but you were my world and I yours. We lost each other in the mid 70's but I have never forgoten. I found you again when they announced your passing on the news. Never knew you had moved to uk. Am glad you seem to have had a full life you deserved it. I miss you and wish I had found out your location before your demise. You were the most gentle and loving man I have ever met to this day. I will love you forever. Paula
Name: iain
Location: jamaica
Submitted: Tue, 24 Jun 2008 17:27:44 GMT
Comments: the man always had time for you you called out `edwin` he would stop he would listen he never rushed off like many so called celebrities william was a gent.i asked him once why he didn't do `if my heart could tell as story` `you are right man it's such a good tune`next night he sang that tune & thanked me on stage for returning him to it...now that's a compliment.i also loved thw way he would stop the band/backing tapes & then just do an accapella of s.o.s. or time or backstreet or whatever it was at the time just to prove to any doubters that the best singer ever to not sign to motown was in the house.i aslo asked about the early days in detroit & the taking over of ric-tic by motown.they(motown)did it just to get edwin as when they got the labels & the artists they were all dropped except edwin.he of course went on a hit worldwide with `war` not a favourite of mine but it is with many.these days i have my favourite two motown releases/re-issues in `soul master & 25 miles` and a good selection of vintage detroit vinyl & i can play one or more nightly & thank mama hatcher for giving the world her son edwin(william)starr the voice of detroit impersonated but never bettered...thanks edwin for your time & your soul
Name: di
Submitted: Sat, 21 Jun 2008 19:08:43 GMT
Comments: Thanks Mr. Starr!
Name: stevehunt
Location: manchester
Submitted: Sat, 14 Jun 2008 23:11:18 GMT
Comments: Thanks for the reply. Does anybody know where exactly in Nottingham Edwin lived? I would like to make a pilgrimage/tribute to the man and his last home.
Name: Barry
Location: Tamworth
Submitted: Fri, 13 Jun 2008 17:14:50 GMT
Comments: Re:Where did Edwin live. Edwin lived his last days in Nottingham prior to which he lived in Polesworth (Pooley Hall) Warwickshire for some years
Name: jared
Location: USA
Submitted: Tue, 10 Jun 2008 21:59:42 GMT
Comments: The song war was the best song ever written.I will always remember you.
Name: steve
Location: manchester
Submitted: Mon, 09 Jun 2008 18:32:44 GMT
Comments: Does anybody know if Edwin ever lived in the north? I know there was a memorial service at manchester cathedral and i thought he had lived in lancs but i've been told he lived in kidderminster or someone near birmingham. Can anyone help me? God Bless Edwin.
Name: paul carvell
Location: worcester
Submitted: Wed, 23 Apr 2008 10:43:42 GMT
Comments: Still remember all the times that we spent over the years.A true friend that was there even in the early hours.Dream Big or dont dream at all thats what you told me.love you man.Paul
Name: fletch
Location: wales
Submitted: Fri, 04 Apr 2008 14:13:54 GMT
Comments: Whenever we went to concerts we would say wouldnt it be great if the curtains went back and Edwin was there...we still say it and mean it you will always be remembered and I will playsome tunes and raise a glass to a great singer but more to the point a real gentleman God Bless Fletch Lyn Liz and Russ
Name: mary
Location: shrewsbury
Submitted: Wed, 02 Apr 2008 20:45:18 GMT
Comments: They say time is a great healer but the pain today is as strong as ever. Miss you so much you left a space no one will ever fill. Love always. Mary xxx
Name: Steve Peak
Location: Blackpool
Submitted: Wed, 02 Apr 2008 20:12:47 GMT
Comments: 5 years can't believe it's so long and yet seems so short. Still ecthed in my mind are all the great times we enjoyed with the best live band backing the best live singer. We were there at Skegness right up to a week or so before the death of a true legend. No-one even comes close miss that huge smile miss chatting to you miss the concerts just a big big hole that can never be filled. Your still a very big part of my life even in death. Nice to see Bev has already added to the guestbook no doubt the rest of the Team will do likeso. Love you bigman!
Name: The Kendalls (Team)
Location: Kings Heath
Submitted: Wed, 02 Apr 2008 17:55:36 GMT
Comments: Cant believe its been 5 years now without you we are so grateful for those precious years we shared with you. You will never be forgotten because you are always around us and always in our thoughts memories last forever. With love Kevin Freda Victoria & Matthew xxxx
Name: Bev on sax
Location: UK
Submitted: Wed, 02 Apr 2008 10:10:29 GMT
Comments: Hey Boss although it has been 5 years since we all sat and laughed together your legacy is testament to someone so special and talented. I hear your voice and your music all around and your Team are still keeping on keeping the faith! xxx
Name: 718
Submitted: Wed, 02 Apr 2008 09:01:17 GMT
Comments: Who knew what sadness this day would bring 5 years ago. You are missed more with each and every passing day. Memories are a keepsake and keep you forever in my heart but there is always a wish that you were still here.
Name: Fay L Jones
Location: OLDHAM
Submitted: Wed, 02 Apr 2008 00:00:27 GMT
Comments: It ain't fair as you one of your song titles go. That you are not here with us today. I still remember as if it was only yesterday when we got the news you had passed away. But happy loving memories of a very special friend remain in my heart always and help ease that hurt away. God bless dear friend As I look at the night sky I know that the brightest Star in the sky is you. Love and Miss you. Fay L Jones
Name: sarah
Location: stoke - on - trent
Submitted: Thu, 27 Mar 2008 16:34:46 GMT
Comments: I carn't believe it's nearly 5 yrs since we lost edwin. he past away 8 day's before my birthday & 5 day's before my daughter charlie's. we use to go see him at butlins in skegness it was our birthday treat not been since he went.U are still loved & admired hun & your music will alway's live on through your fan's & loved one's. all our love goe's to you in heaven hun xxx
Name: Pat Williams
Submitted: Wed, 19 Mar 2008 05:55:23 GMT
Comments: Cool site.
Name: Colin Hurley
Location: Birmingham
Submitted: Tue, 19 Feb 2008 12:41:22 GMT
Comments: Edwin i remember when we met in Tamworth..i am proud to say i tuned your car (Austin 2200 if i remember correctly). Your music will be remembered by all.Your personality and Kindness was refreshing..Thank you. Colin
Name: Mike Brown
Location: East Yorkshire
Submitted: Wed, 06 Feb 2008 10:23:39 GMT
Comments: I first became aware of Edwin Starr asa teenager when watching the video to the 1989 dance track `Got To Keep On` by the Cookie Crew I remember watching thinking `who is this man dancing around all over the place!?` A short time later I began as a D.J in Ye Olde Corn Exchange a pub in Hull City Centre. I would be asked on a regular basis to play `Contact` & `H.A.P.P.Y Radio` it was that man again!! One Friday night a bloke who had been enjoying Edwin's music came up and asked me if I had any Northern Soul tunes by Edwin. I had a looked on a few Northern compilations and found `S.O.S Stop her on sight` which I though was a belter! Since then I've started collecting Motown & Northern Soul. Songs like `25 Miles` `Agent Double-O Soul` and `Headline News` are all stonkers! Even today I still play his tracks on the radio show that I do at any given opportunity and I can imagine that I will do so for many years to come. Edwin's music has been with me through my life and I'm sure his music will live on forever! Rest in peace Edwin.
Name: mary andrews
Location: shrewsbury
Submitted: Mon, 21 Jan 2008 14:16:40 GMT
Comments: happy birthday edwin remembered today as always. Missed as much as ever. Love mary
Name: Fay L Jones
Location: Oldham
Submitted: Mon, 21 Jan 2008 00:53:25 GMT
Comments: Remembering Edwin as always today on what would have been his 66th Birthday. How times passes by you are missed more today than yesterday and always in my heart. Your Star is shinning brightest in the night sky watching over everyone. Whist you continue singing in the lords heavenly choir. God Bless. Your friend always. Fay
Name: dave addison(adder)
Location: carlisle
Submitted: Wed, 02 Jan 2008 15:13:36 GMT
Comments: 1979-1980 gretna soul dance hall carlisle what a performer!got his autograph signed to adder from edwin starr.a very very treasured momento.still dancing to his music at our gretna revival nights!magic!
Name: Dee
Location: West Bloomfield MI
Submitted: Sun, 16 Dec 2007 00:06:31 GMT
Comments: Starr's song WAR has even more meaning to me now as I see our country once again headed the wrong way. He was very talented and brought a lot of fun and energy to my growing up years.
Name: Jim Brent
Location: Dartmouth
Submitted: Mon, 03 Dec 2007 13:02:26 GMT
Comments: During the 70's I worked for The Kruger Organisation as a Tour Manager. I had the pleasure of touring with Marvin Gaye The Jacksons The Temptations Barry White and many others. Almost all the artistes I toured with were nice people and we had a lot of fun. However the fondest memories I have are the 3 tours I did with Edwin or `Edvin` as Lillian would call him. We had fun and became friends. Edwin was professional to the core. He has played the biggest gigs and blown them away. But my biggest memory of Edwin the man was in Preston Lancs in 77/78. We were staying at The Post House but were playing 5 nights at Baileys in Blackburn. On the bus going to the gig on a very wet and windy Tuesday evening my Anvil case fell over and caught Edwin's ankle. By the time we got to the gig it was like a balloon. To make matters worse there were 32 people in the venue. I suggested I tell the audience what has happened and we call the gig off. Not only did Edwin play the gig he did an encore. We went to hospital and his ankle was broken. Edwin wouldn't have a plaster cast and he played every date of the tour. For the rest of the tour he would tell people `ask my tour manager and remind him he broke my motherf....ing ankle!` Edwin was the hardest working most professional act I ever had the pleasure to work with. He was a caring and compassionate man and I will treasure his music and our friendship forever.
Name: DAVE BETTANEY
Location: CHESHIRE
Submitted: Fri, 19 Oct 2007 11:28:51 GMT
Comments: THIS IS THE FIRST TIME I HAVE VISITED EDWINS SITE AFTER READING SOME OF THE GUESTBOOK ENTRIES IT REMINDS ME OF WHAT A HUGE INFLUENCE BACK IN THE LATE 60'S EDWIN FIRST HAD ON ME & MY FRIENDS.I HONESTLY THINK HE WAS ONE OF THE MAIN INFLUENCES THAT BROUGHT AND KEPT ME INTO SOUL AS IT WAS THEN NOW OF COURSE ITS KNOWN AS NORTHERN SOUL BUT HE IS AN ARTIST THAT HAS THE SAME EFFECT ON ME TODAY AS HE DID ALL THOSE YEARS AGO. YOU CANNOT HELP BUT GET UP AND DANCE TO HIS MUSIC.SO WE ONLY TOAST EDWIN FOR WHAT HE GAVE TO SOUL BROTHERS & SISTERS ALL OVER THE WORLD.
Name: Pete
Location: USA
Submitted: Thu, 20 Sep 2007 02:57:59 GMT
Comments: The most memorable performer I have seen...The real deal!! still look at the old polaroids..Wigan Casino maybe 1979/80??? Ouch I looked young!!
Name: Ron
Location: NH USA
Submitted: Tue, 18 Sep 2007 03:13:38 GMT
Comments: Wow... I can't believe Edwin Starr is dead. He died so young. Why do all the good people die so young and the horrible people leave for so long? It's just not right... What a loss. :( Edwin Starr you were a great singer. Thank you for the years of satisfaction from your music. It truly filled me and my friends with joy.
Name: Roni
Location: Bournemouth England
Submitted: Mon, 13 Aug 2007 21:01:31 GMT
Comments: I went in my youth to a club 18-30 reunion in Brighton England at which Edwin was featured. Unfortunately his rig was in a crash en route and he was on stage alone in a sweat shirt with a music tape. He lasted 5 minutes with the tape and stopped it. He asked us all to clap in rhythm and he did the whole show acopella with us as his instrument. It was the most electric involved and engaged show I have ever been privilidged to be a part of. The man was amazing a real trouper!
Name: cath
Location: Northern Egland
Submitted: Wed, 01 Aug 2007 19:11:37 GMT
Comments: I cut my Discodance club teeth in the early 80's with Contact and Happy Radio- I was priveledgd to see Edwin perform live twice in the year before he left us- here in northeast england in Stockton- met him got an autograph- what a wonderful gentle man !!I have just bought the 25 miles DVD and have been watching it tonite- so many wonderful memories !Thank you Edwin !
Name: SmileyRose
Location: UK
Submitted: Tue, 31 Jul 2007 11:31:27 GMT
Comments: I loved this guys disco songs. An old favourite of mine is Eye to Eye Contact. I can just picture me still having a boogy to this song at our local Saturday disco. :)
Name: johnsy
Location: plymouth england
Submitted: Mon, 23 Jul 2007 20:39:16 GMT
Comments: ***:D H.A.P.P.YYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY :D***
Name: sue may
Location: bewdley worcestershire
Submitted: Fri, 13 Jul 2007 02:47:54 GMT
Comments: So glad you are going on love especially to Steve(chuckie) hope you are happy. Love sue may aa xxxxxx now farming
Name: Clive Norris
Location: Sheffield
Submitted: Tue, 19 Jun 2007 22:48:40 GMT
Comments: Sad loss - top man
Name: sarah darby
Location: stoke - on -trent
Submitted: Mon, 11 Jun 2007 12:54:47 GMT
Comments: I carn't believe edwin has been gone 4 yrs. I can be in a night club or a pub & 1 of his songs is played i don't know if to get up & dance or cry but i know deep down he'd want me to dance. I spend part of my time in a wheel chair & every time i saw him he told me you can still clap your hands & stamp your feet so keep with the beat & he always came to me he never let me stand in the queue with the other fans i tried once & he told me off. that's what a loveing person he was. So no matter where you are if you carn't dance just tap your feet to the beat he'll hear you.
Name: George
Location: Brierley Hill West Midlands
Submitted: Wed, 06 Jun 2007 18:31:35 GMT
Comments: I was fortunate enough to perform on stage with this giant of a man and must say it was the highlight of my 20 year showbiz career. He will surely be missed by me.
Name: sid
Location: dorset
Submitted: Sun, 03 Jun 2007 17:18:21 GMT
Comments: seen the great man and the 20 odd peice band many a time at butlins and love and miss him but always wondered with a backing band that size it must of been a bugger when he sang in the bath. .. god bless yer mr starr .. or should that be sir
Name: Ian Sheppard
Location: Winsford Cheshire U.K.
Submitted: Wed, 16 May 2007 13:31:47 GMT
Comments: I had the privilage of meeting the man on 4 occasions. the first time was at Madisons night club in Nott'm when he asked for backing singers I was up on stage like a shot and had a brilliant experience. The second occasion was 3 years later when I saw him shopping in the CO OP in Tamworth I was working for the RAC and tried to persuade him to join but he was already a member.I saw him again 2 months later at the Palaise in Nott'm Another brilliant night unfortunately he didn't need backing singers this time.I Finally I got to have a good chat with him on Trowell services on the M1 when I did manage to sign one of his backing group up to the RAC and upgraded the great man to a new service we had called The Reflex. He always had time for everybody and is greatly missed by myself and other freinds I have spoken to .MISS YOU EDWIN agent double O soul
Name: joy
Location: staten island ny
Submitted: Wed, 09 May 2007 14:25:39 GMT
Comments: I remember being about 9 years old when 25 miles came out and thinking this guy has something special. War was an awesome song too! When Contact and HAPPY radio came out I was in the disco dancing up a storm. I always love Edwin Starr and still listen to his music today. He had an incredible voice and sound.
Name: Don
Location: Queens NY
Submitted: Tue, 01 May 2007 16:28:47 GMT
Comments: A much overlooked song now played at many single dances helping to bring people together. `HAPPY Radio` is a staple and fixture on the dance floor. `I Just Can't have You` is a soul-stirring ballad right up there with Philly soul classics. The touch of the electric-sitar and Edwin's soaring voice puts it over the top. Many blessings.
Name: Mike Goldsmith
Location: Maine
Submitted: Fri, 27 Apr 2007 15:13:57 GMT
Comments: Im doing a report on Edwin Starr i know he died in 2003 but I need some information please send me information.
Name: Craig Lowe
Location: Chesterfield England
Submitted: Thu, 26 Apr 2007 19:43:25 GMT
Comments: Edwin is sadly missed by me i am glad i was luck enough to have seen this guy perform live in the uk. and being a Northern Guy also glad he came onto and was a part of The Great Northern Soul scene in the uk. God Bless your soul Edwin and may your legacy long live on.
Name: mike
Location: Tennessee
Submitted: Wed, 25 Apr 2007 08:00:47 GMT
Comments: I have been a Edwin Starr fan since approximately 1967. Being a white boy growing up I did not feel the soul in music. Ive always loved Agent 00 Soul and Oh how Happy. But when 25 miles came out it made me realize how cool soul music was and I am now a soul music fan and kinds a soul music historian. Also I think maybe War and Stop the war now could be re released now. Those songs are timeless because of all the wars in the world always going on. Mr. Starr was years a head of his time with his music. I'm sorry he is no longer with us. God bless his Soul.
Name: dadgey
Location: Cannock England
Submitted: Tue, 24 Apr 2007 13:33:47 GMT
Comments: Me my eldest sister and my brother were probably some of the original fans of `The Master` in the mid to late 60's. He regularly called people on stage including my sister Pat at the Club Lafayette in Wolverhampton circa 1969. That was the first of many occasions she did that - I never had the nerve. It's hardly believable that Edwin was far more appreciated over here than he ever was in the States which is why he eventually made his home here not a million miles from where I live. I was working at a place called Market Deeping just outside Peterborough when I heard the bad news on the radio. I eventually had to explain to the guys I was working with why I was so subdued that day. Thankfully his music will live on forever and the favourite tracks in my collection are `My Weakness is You` `Back Street` `You've Got my Soul on Fire` and of course `25 Miles`. Nice to have met you Edwin. RIP.
Name: Steve Peak
Location: Blackpool Lancashire
Submitted: Thu, 12 Apr 2007 07:17:14 GMT
Comments: Just over 4years and hardly a day goes by without some thought of the Soulmaster. Really miss going up and down the country to Edwin and the Teams gigs. From Ayr to Bognor and Blackpool to Skegness [just a week or so before his untimely death]we would travel the length and breath of the country.He really was a one off always smiling always time for the fans consistently good performances whether it be in Bistro French to a 150 Colne Village Hall to 500 or 10000+ at the likes of MEN Arena. What a truly great all round guy was upset when Marvin Gaye died but stunned and shocked when Edwin passed away. Still hurts still get a bit upset when one of his records comes blaring out of the radio to me the saddest loss to soul lovers in the UK. Thanks Lilian for keeping him round here for so long so that we could enjoy the Legend that was and will always be Mr Agent00Soul Edwin Starr.
Name: Chuckie
Location: The Team
Submitted: Thu, 05 Apr 2007 18:00:23 GMT
Comments: 4yrs already Edwin - i have few words - where would i begin? People who know us guys in The Team also know how we feel. You are truly loved and missed..... Chuckie (Gtr - The Team)
Name: paul kari and little angelo
Location: worcester
Submitted: Thu, 05 Apr 2007 11:28:33 GMT
Comments: Still too hard to take in.All i can say is the same as i wisperd to you at your grave. Thank you.
Name: Barry and Ginny
Location: Tamworth
Submitted: Tue, 03 Apr 2007 19:10:49 GMT
Comments: Your starr is still shining bright. Best wishes your Webmaster
Name: The Kendalls
Location: Birmingham
Submitted: Tue, 03 Apr 2007 13:10:30 GMT
Comments: Hi Edwin Cant believe its been 4 years you are still missed loved and remembered everyday. Always with us - Kevin Freda Victoria & Matthew (The Team) Still keeping your music alive xxxxxxxx
Name: mary
Location: shrewsbury
Submitted: Mon, 02 Apr 2007 17:26:56 GMT
Comments: rembering you on this sad day as always. Never to be forgotten. Love Mary xxx
Name: Blondebloke
Submitted: Fri, 23 Mar 2007 15:41:32 GMT
Comments: You are on my mind as I plan the journey to one of my fave gigs. Thank you for the music and the fun still goes on!xx
Name: Riddle
Submitted: Thu, 15 Mar 2007 13:37:28 GMT
Comments: R.I.P. Edwin i a lyrics of one his songs.. its called TIME.. thank you :)
Name: Paulette Ward
Location: New Orleans
Submitted: Fri, 02 Mar 2007 16:40:20 GMT
Comments: Thank you! `25 Miles` is one of my all-time `greatest hits`!! My husband is deceased now but I'll always remember how hard he laughed when `25 Miles` came on the radio one day and I was dancing and singing my way all around the house. He'd never seen that side of me. I owe it all to Edwin Starr. That's for lots of years of wonderful music!
Name: PAULINE
Location: WEYMOUTH DORSET
Submitted: Tue, 27 Feb 2007 20:42:36 GMT
Comments: Edwin was a truly wonderful performer i had the honour of him inviting me on stage with him to sing 'War'at Butlins in Minehead just weeks before he sadly passed away. I had seen him many times perform with his fabulous band. You could see they all enjoyed their time on stage always getting the audience to sing along with them all. Edwin was A True star!!!! I have just returned from another fabulous Soul weekend at minehead but miss Edwin and his band. I hear the Team still perform they were amazing i hope that one day i get to see them at the next Soul weekend at Butlins Minehead. Say Hi to Patrick.. and thank you for giving me the opportunity to say these few words :)
Name: Olly
Location: Rugby Warwickshire UK.
Submitted: Sun, 11 Feb 2007 17:02:36 GMT
Comments: I just wanted to add that I had the honour of singing live on stage with Mr. Starr when he played at the Gas Street nightclub in Rugby. I'm not too sure of the date (I think it was late 90's ~ I still have the flyer somewhere) but I remember I was very fortunate to be at the very front of the stage in front of Edwin and being a DJ I knew his songs word for word. He heard me singing along to 'contact' and invited me up on stage saying hey you can sing come up and sing with me. All I can say is that it was a night I will never forget. Nobody believes me when I say I sang with Edwin Starr but I did and no one can take that away. I still play his music whenever I am DJing as a mark of respect. May his music live on forever!
Name: Jerry Wright
Location: Lincoln
Submitted: Sun, 21 Jan 2007 22:06:16 GMT
Comments: In 2000 I had the great pleasure of Sound Engineering Edwin and his band at Butlins Skegness. My boss said it was the best sound he'd ever heard the place was rocking. Only got to chat to Edwin for 2 minutes what a polite professional guy....God rest his soul Love to his family xx
Name: mary
Location: shrewsbury
Submitted: Sun, 21 Jan 2007 21:50:28 GMT
Comments: tiday is your birthday but no card to send just a special thought of you as always. love mary xxx
Name: Amanda Greig
Location: London
Submitted: Sun, 21 Jan 2007 12:01:37 GMT
Comments: Happy Birthday Daddy God rest your soul.I miss you so much you are always in my heart. Love you forever amanda
Name: 718
Submitted: Sun, 21 Jan 2007 10:50:21 GMT
Comments: A birthday card I cannot send but as always on this day my thoughts turn to you.I am sure that the heavenly choir are singing Happy Birthday to you on this your special day. Missing you & wishing that you were still here with us.xxxx
Name: graeme mcmaster
Location: scotland
Submitted: Sat, 20 Jan 2007 23:43:51 GMT
Comments: my wife and myself went to see edwin a good few times he would always talk to all the fans and walk amoung them he would always let you take a photo of him with you at his side he realy loved all his fans he was so thankfull for the suport that we all gave him over the years in the uk the venue was always full and the dance floor jam packed and wow what a peformance he always put on full of flare love and pure showmanship god the hairs on my neck are staning on end as i think about them. thank you edwin and god bless
Name: Coney Island Chuck
Submitted: Sat, 20 Jan 2007 14:59:53 GMT
Comments: Edwin Starr--agent 00 soul is gone!! RIP
Name: John
Location: Houston Texas
Submitted: Wed, 10 Jan 2007 20:13:38 GMT
Comments: I grew up in the turbulent sixties and the radio stations were independent then not this clear channel stuff. And there were these brave jocks laying out Edwin's tracks and people were being moved by it I know I was. Even today I still love his War song. It was such a gutsy song of the day and then other strong songs followed. Thanks Edwin and the band - sometimes you touch people you don't even know...
Name: Julie Holub
Location: Fairbank Iowa
Submitted: Mon, 08 Jan 2007 02:56:22 GMT
Comments: Hello! I am visiting your web site because I recieved a article about finding the most popular song for your birthdate. My birthdate is September 3 1970 and your song War fit my birthdate. Very interesting being I have never heard of you before. If you are still performing Best of Luck to you in your singing career. ~Julie Holub
Name: sophie
Location: belper
Submitted: Fri, 22 Dec 2006 23:18:18 GMT
Comments: heya i miss u uncle edwin i miss the castle to lol.hope jean and lilian are ok hope 1 off them get back to me r.i.p uncle edwin love sophie (tinys daugter) love you xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxr.i.pxxx
Name: 718
Submitted: Wed, 20 Dec 2006 10:49:42 GMT
Comments: Its that time of year when your thoughts turn to friends and loved ones who are no longer with us so this is to say Miss You forvever in my heart and Christmas is not the same without you. X
Name: Dov
Location: The land of drums
Submitted: Fri, 17 Nov 2006 02:01:58 GMT
Comments: Still laying down the groove just the way you like it Edwin and I think of you everytime I do. Its just not the same without you though how could it be - you were THE MAN - and you still are in my heart and no-one can take away the confidence you gave me. I realise how fortunate I was to play with you. Miss you dearly... Dov
Name: 718
Location: UK
Submitted: Sun, 22 Oct 2006 20:30:56 GMT
Comments: Just read for the 1st time Edwin's PERSONAL LIKES and would have to disagree on his favourite car being a Lexus. He came to this make of car late on in his love of cars. His favourite always used to be a BENTLEY
Name: Jakki
Location: Worksop Notts
Submitted: Sat, 21 Oct 2006 13:02:47 GMT
Comments: I was fortunate to see Edwin 17/18 times. I met him on several occasions - he was a lovely pleasant friendly extremely talented man who cared deeply about his fans. I actually danced once on stage at his request when I could - I now have MS and dancing days well and truly over. I had 3 heroes. Edwin Starr Marvin Gaye and My dear dear Dad. Dad was buried on April 2nd - Marvin's birthday and the very day that EDWIN died. God bless them all.xxx
Name: craig strong
Location: Nottingham
Submitted: Sun, 15 Oct 2006 01:57:37 GMT
Comments: I had the pleasure of first meeting Edwin soooooo many years ago when he did a show at The Dungeon on Stanford st in Nottingham ( i had recently hitch hiked to London with a school mate and bought SOS on Polydor from a shop in Potters Bar) and was thrilled to meet him! Tonight whilst doing a set for Kev Roberts birthday doo at The regency rooms in Ilkeston i met his widow and former manager and took the oportunity to play some of Edwins classics including I have faith in you baby and Back Street it bought back some good memories! Thank you.
Name: Bev
Location: UK
Submitted: Sat, 07 Oct 2006 22:52:46 GMT
Comments: Whoops! always late as only you know! 3 years on now Edwin but you are very much as active as ever in the hearts and minds of all your guys. As the others have told you we are still keeping on keeping your faith xxx
Name: J
Location: CT
Submitted: Wed, 27 Sep 2006 12:55:47 GMT
Comments: We miss you Edwin!! RIP buddy.
Name: Ellen Wigglesworth
Location: in a Nouse
Submitted: Sat, 02 Sep 2006 23:59:50 GMT
Comments: i saw you in ziggys ages ago. member me?
Name: paul
Location: texas
Submitted: Thu, 31 Aug 2006 20:35:20 GMT
Comments: have looked everywhere for the music to `prince of pain` from the movie `blue juice`... does anyone have it or know where I can get it? it was in the movie only for a moment...
Name: Jan
Location: Washington USA
Submitted: Tue, 22 Aug 2006 15:02:33 GMT
Comments: Please please re-release War the time is right and we need the inspiration!!!!! I have loved your music for 30 years thank you.
Name: foxy
Location: tamworth
Submitted: Sat, 19 Aug 2006 17:14:35 GMT
Comments: Reading all these loving tributes to you has choked me up it's so sad you had to go. You are my soul hero and a legend in my lifetime I am so very proud to have met you. I will keep the faith and request your songs at every event I go too. Looking forward to seeing the Team in september with all his other fans and friends in tamworth. xxxx
Name: RikkiRok
Location: Norwich UK
Submitted: Mon, 07 Aug 2006 23:43:24 GMT
Comments: Hi everyone! I am currently doing a mega remix of HAPPY Radio that I would love to be able to promote in the clubs and send it out as a promo to radio stations etc everywhere. I just want to ask the fans if they think this would work. I have always loved happy radio since i was little and as shapeshifters are now using chic in their tracks - i wanted to use one of the most fantastic soul singers ever. At the moment i have a girl doing vocals - a fantastic souly singer who does it justice - although i would love to know if there is any chance of getting hold of the original acapella of edwins or this song? any help would be most helpful my website is www.rikkirok.co.uk - please feel free to listen to any of the songs on there i have remixed and created. - the streetplayer ones on there are my inspiration for doing this track. Thank you all in advance Rikki (` ) - please email back for more info.
Name: SONNY
Location: ALBUQUERQUE NEW MEXICO
Submitted: Fri, 04 Aug 2006 05:24:21 GMT
Comments: WELL UNFORTUNATELY I REALLY DIDN'T KNOW MUCH ABOUT EDWIN HOWEVER I REALLY LOVE THE SONG CONTACT TAKES ME BACK TO MY DISCO DAYS (I'M AGING MY SELF HERE) HAHA BUT THAT SONG JUST MAKES YOU WANT TO MOVE !!!!...IF YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN...I LOVE IT IN THE STUDIO 54 SOUNDTRACK..THE MOST UNUSUAL DIFFERENT BEST BEAT I'VE EVER HEARD.... I JUST `CRANK IT` WHEN I'M IN THE CAR..... MAY GOD BLESS YOU EDWIN WHERE EVER YOU MAY BE.........
Name: alison
Location: BRADFORD
Submitted: Thu, 20 Jul 2006 15:34:43 GMT
Comments: I GREW UP WITH YOU IN THE 60S AND 70S - YOUR MUSIC MAKES ME LAUGH CRY AND DANCE TILL I DROP - I KNOW YOU'RE AN ANGEL IN HEAVEN - A STAR IN THE SKY BUT YOUR SOUL IS IN MY HEART - MY WEAKNESS IS YOU!!!! RIP XXXXXX
Name: Natasha Bartlam
Location: polesworth
Submitted: Thu, 20 Jul 2006 08:40:59 GMT
Comments: rest in peace and god bless you Edwin.x
Name: 718
Location: UK ENGLAND
Submitted: Sat, 01 Jul 2006 21:48:47 GMT
Comments: 718 I still remember and will never forget.
Name: Darth Vader (Tomek)
Location: Poland
Submitted: Thu, 08 Jun 2006 11:54:29 GMT
Comments: Jeste¶ genialny!! `War` wymiata na wszystkie strony!! You were and are one of the best!! I love your song `War`!! Your lyrics are still important!! POZDROWNIENIA Z POLSKI
Name: jonny shortland
Location: Surrey UK
Submitted: Mon, 05 Jun 2006 21:40:27 GMT
Comments: Edwin. Saw you at Butlins a few years back now. I ached for days after the dancing. My wife and I will always love your stuff and look forward to seeing the Team soon. And then we can show our kids what real music is all about. How can a man with all that energy Rest surely not but in peace? Yes!(War? Hwohh!)God bless you Edwin
Name: frank and diane
Location: manchester
e-mail: dnwar5-at-aol.com
Submitted: Fri, 26 May 2006 20:36:32 GMT
Comments: it.s three years since you left us all to go up to soul heaven.there not one day goes by when we dont think about you. goodnight and godbless you edwin . frank and diane.
Name: Jack
Location: Poland
e-mail: xbitdesigns-at-gmail.com
Submitted: Sun, 21 May 2006 20:47:18 GMT
Comments: I'm only 18'y old but i really like Your music. Best wishes !
Name: mmm
e-mail:
Submitted: Mon, 15 May 2006 11:40:15 GMT
Comments: ok http://knife.cabspace.com/
Name: alec mcbride.
Location: Scunthorpe Nth lincs England
e-mail: alec.mcbride-at-btopenworld.com
Submitted: Wed, 26 Apr 2006 21:04:18 GMT
Comments: Always enjoyed your music and always will.
Name: Nerull
e-mail:
Submitted: Tue, 25 Apr 2006 19:31:50 GMT
Comments: Edwin was the best ever
Name: Lilian
Location: Nottingham
e-mail:
Submitted: Wed, 12 Apr 2006 12:45:05 GMT
Comments: Thank you Edwin. You are always on my mind. Because of you The Team (your band) is still going strong. And your songs will be with us all the time. Lilian
Name: StevO
Location: North Warwickshire
e-mail: sowenos-at-uk2.net
Submitted: Mon, 10 Apr 2006 23:53:27 GMT
Comments: I want everyone out there to know how awesome you make it feel to play those tunes and make that connection. The Man lives in us all. God Bless and yeah we know we're always gonna Keep The Faith. Special thanks to Poole for putting us there on the day of the third Anniversary. Love and Respect StevO
Name: H
Location: portsmouth- ish
e-mail:
Submitted: Sun, 09 Apr 2006 19:42:29 GMT
Comments: fantastic gig at the modrapheniacs scooter rally 1st April 06.It blew everyone away awesome very emotional too will see you again at the gosport festival you HAVE to do more scooter rallies I.o.w would be a good one Edwin will love it! god bless.
Name: Fletch Lyn Liz and Russ
e-mail:
Submitted: Mon, 03 Apr 2006 13:47:50 GMT
Comments: We raised a glass to Edwin yesterday listened to some old tracks and remembered all the good times he gave us.Looking forward to Tamworth in September.Respect Fletch
Name: Chuckie
e-mail:
Submitted: Sun, 02 Apr 2006 22:11:33 GMT
Comments: 3yrs Boss! I dont think there has been a day when ive not thought about you and the impact you had on me. i will continue to represent your name with the pride and respect you deserve on and off stage.Love Always...Chuckie (The Team)
Name: Kendall
Location: Birmingham
e-mail:
Submitted: Sun, 02 Apr 2006 20:56:47 GMT
Comments: Edwin its 3 years now since you left us how time slips by always in our thoughts still cant believe your not here missing you loads. Visited your place today for peaceful thought. Hope your keeping the faith up there! Kevin Freda Victoria & Matthew (The Team)
Name: mary
Location: shrewsbury
e-mail: mary_j_andrews-at-fsmail.net
Submitted: Sun, 02 Apr 2006 11:31:53 GMT
Comments: Today the 2nd. April another year since that very sad day that you left us. Missing you so much cannot believe even now that I will never be able to hear your voice again. Always in my thoughts. Mary xxx
Name: Fay L Jones
Location: Oldham
e-mail: fay.lj-at-ntlworld.com
Submitted: Sat, 01 Apr 2006 23:36:31 GMT
Comments: Here we are three years ago since the day the lord called you to his side time sure has passed us by it only feels like yesterday since we last spoke. The pain eases a little. How I wish you were still here with us We all miss your bright beaming smile and soft spoken words of wisdom. You were the best friend I could have ever had and I miss you so very much. God Bless. Fay Kenny Vicky and Ben
Name: John E.Downham
Location: Glasgow
e-mail: jedownham-at-hotmail.com
Submitted: Fri, 24 Mar 2006 20:00:44 GMT
Comments: First met Edwin in Blackburn (Cavendish) in 1976(ish) with my next meeting in Glasgow some twenty years later. Such a nice genuine man. Last saw him perform in the Glasgow Concert Hall alongside Martha Reeves and Freda Payne in a mini-Motown revue. Edwin's rendition of Smokey's `The tracks of my tears` which was an awesome version moved me to tears. Although now three years on I felt I had to leave a message to add my own personal tribute to a man who has/had featured in my life both as man and boy. From my earliest recollections at the scout hall dance `Stop her on sight` the under-rated ballad `Stay with me` whilst with Bradley and beyond. Edwin thank-you.
Name: Craig Brittle
Location: Melbourne Australia
e-mail:
Submitted: Thu, 23 Mar 2006 10:40:36 GMT
Comments: I met Edwin on many occasions when I was running a Rolls Royce dealership in Solihull Birmingham in the UK. I remember Edwin bringing in his brown Corniche fixed head and also his German Bitter. I had numerous lengthy chats with him and remember when he lost a fair amount of weight in the late 80s early nineties only to look fit and healthy. I am sad about hearing of his death as I always found him to be an absolute gentleman and he was always happy to spend time to chat about life and things in general. My condolences go out to his family. Craig Brittle Melbourne Australia
Name: Andy Wilson
Location: Sheffield
e-mail:
Submitted: Fri, 10 Mar 2006 00:58:59 GMT
Comments: The mark of the man was shown in one performance at Wigan. He had all but completed his set delivered in his usual full on style... then he stopped said something about the PA not working down one side - it probably wasn't working at all but how would we have known? His voice filled the place with or without a PA. So what did Edwin do? Ask if we wanted him to do it again... as if he needed to ask! And it seemed as if `we` needed to ask - he was in his element a packed house at his feet hanging on every word clapping on time - it was hard to tell who was getting the most pleasure but that's how it is when performer and audiance are at one. Top man sad loss. Respect
Name: david holmes
Location: The Royal Forest of Dean
e-mail: david4poetry-at-msn.com
Submitted: Tue, 31 Jan 2006 12:30:28 GMT
Comments: Edwin's Music lives on and that ensures he will always be in our hearts
Name: Andrew McFarlane
Location: Parbold
e-mail: andymac-at-hotmail.com
Submitted: Mon, 23 Jan 2006 23:15:56 GMT
Comments: Just a quck one. Can anyone conform that Edwin enjoyed doing Wigan Casino dates because of Wigans Pie Cafes where platters of wigans Famous Pooles Pies abounded in the 70's at very reasonable prices ? The only evidence I have so far to support this rumour is that he did pile on the pounds once he moved to the UK which might suggest that a diet ofhot fresh pies were on the menu once Edwin had moved to Blighty.
Name: Fay L Jones
Location: Oldham
e-mail: fay.lj-at-ntlworld.com
Submitted: Sat, 21 Jan 2006 16:19:46 GMT
Comments: Memories of days gone by will always keep you in our hearts and thoughts. Our card to you is your music playing in the back ground. Happy birthday Edwin Love and miss you always and forever. Fay Kenny Vicky and Ben and families.
Name: mary
Location: shrewsbury
e-mail: mary_j_andrews-at-fsmail.net
Submitted: Sat, 21 Jan 2006 10:02:20 GMT
Comments: happy birthday Edwin how I wish it was possible to see you and send you a card as I used to. Missing you so much. Always in my thoughts. Love Mary xxx
Name: Squirrel
Location: Essex. u.k.
e-mail: SSquirrelshouse-at-aol.com
Submitted: Sat, 21 Jan 2006 08:59:43 GMT
Comments: We are thinking of you on your birthday Edwin forever in our thoughts and prayers. A lovely man who will live on though his music. Sadly missed by all who knew him.
Name: chris the brickie
Location: work
e-mail: pilkydamned-at-aol.com
Submitted: Sat, 07 Jan 2006 18:55:32 GMT
Comments: not as good as the Damned website.....are you awake
Name: go
Location: australia
e-mail:
Submitted: Tue, 03 Jan 2006 13:12:59 GMT
Comments: Here we go 06 Iam sitting in the most isolated city in the world Perth Western Austrailia.Headphones plugged in Edwin blasting heart pumping feet moving it's going to be a great year keepers of the faith.peace
Name: LYNN
Location: ROTHERHAM
e-mail:
Submitted: Tue, 27 Dec 2005 19:43:34 GMT
Comments: I MET EDWIN ON MANY OCCAISIONS HE WAS A GREAT ARTIST AND HIS MUSIC WILL GO ON FOREVER. A GENTLEMAN GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN.
Name: glen stacey
Location: reading uk
e-mail: glenstacey-at-msn.com
Submitted: Thu, 15 Dec 2005 19:57:49 GMT
Comments: saw edwin at ryde ice rink 2002.he was amaizing! great band too.not sure if it was the team or not sorry.they were great thoe.glen stacey
Name: Alex
Location: Ukraine
e-mail: star-at-hotmail.com
Submitted: Sun, 23 Oct 2005 13:22:31 GMT
Comments: This website rules it really does. I loved Edwin Starr and I have to say that this website is the best I
Name: brian (dj foxy)
Location: southampton
e-mail: ebonyfoxdisco-at-yahoo.com
Submitted: Mon, 03 Oct 2005 23:26:40 GMT
Comments: just a thank you for all the hard work you put in at northampton over the weekend ,you were all awesome
and right on the button ,i dont know if you had dots for all the tunes ,but you were better then some of those crackly old records they came from and liilian it was pleasure talking to you
love to all
brian
Name: Paul T.
Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
e-mail:
Submitted: Sun, 02 Oct 2005 10:58:46 GMT
Comments: Edwin may no longer be with us, but his music will live with us forever. I always loved the well-known soul and disco classics, but I
Name: Paul T.
Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
e-mail:
Submitted: Sun, 02 Oct 2005 10:57:18 GMT
Comments: Edwin may no longer be with us, but his music will live with us forever. I always loved the well-known soul and disco classics, but I
Name: eze
Location: uk
e-mail: nwaolu-at-yahoo.com
Submitted: Tue, 20 Sep 2005 16:09:38 GMT
Comments: remembervr thery very sad day you left us. You are missed more than words can say. You will never be forgotten. eze olu

Name: karl halms
Location: norfolk england
e-mail: karlhalms-at-tiscali.co.uk
Submitted: Sun, 18 Sep 2005 19:51:27 GMT
Comments: what a loss to the music industry
Name: CLOUSE RANDALL
Location: INDIANA
e-mail:
Submitted: Sat, 13 Aug 2005 01:19:58 GMT
Comments: I HEARD THE SONG WHEN IN THE NAM IT SEAMED FITTING. HOWEVER US GRUNTS STILL DID WHAT WE DID. WE WOULD DO THAT SONG WHEN COMING OUT OF THE BUSH GUESS YOU HAD TO BE THERE
Name: Andy Till
Location: manchester
e-mail: www.andytill.com
Submitted: Mon, 08 Aug 2005 01:21:43 GMT
Comments: EDWIN STARR IS THE MAIN SINGER! I got to support him when I was playing bass in another soul group back in 2003.
He was great,and to play the same stage was a dream,even though I was only support!
Thanks to Edwin and everyone who worked with him!
Thanks Edwin!

Andy Till
Name: Neil Clarke
Location: Chester England
e-mail: nrcuk-at-aol.com
Submitted: Fri, 20 May 2005 19:36:42 GMT
Comments: A true great. Saw Edwin live on stage many times in the 70s but will never ever forget the Giants of Motown concert at the NEC Birmingham in the early 90s. Edwin was first on & what a performance to get the crowd going. Best ever live performance ive seen by any artist. A true great sadly missed.
Name: sandra
Location: fife
e-mail: sandrawall101-at-hotmail.com
Submitted: Tue, 17 May 2005 22:44:22 GMT
Comments: Was what i thought a fan after meeting the man some 20 years ago and on several occasions after that the most memorable being in Edinburgh and Edwin introducing me to The Four Tops.Some fan though when i typed in his name only to find out he had passed away i had no idea and now feel like crap for not knowing that such a great man and talent is no longer with us. Please forgive me. Always remembered
Name: tina
Location: sydney austraila
e-mail: possemhunter-at-hotmail.com
Submitted: Tue, 03 May 2005 23:38:29 GMT
Comments: WAR,WAS THE FIRST RECORD I EVER BOUGHT,THINK I WAS ABOUT 12 OR 13 ABOUT 1972 I HAVE STILL NEAVER FOUND ANOTHER SOUND LIKE IT ,I WENT ON TO A MISSPENT YOUTH SNEEKIN OFF TO WIGAN CASINO,AND THANK EDWIN FOR SETTING ME ON THE RIGHT PATH (EVENTULEY) GOOD NIGHT AND GOD BLESS YOU EDWIN X
Name: Andy Court
Location: Cardiff
e-mail:
Submitted: Sun, 17 Apr 2005 17:26:53 GMT
Comments: I met Edwin in Watford in 1984 when he was touring with Martha Reeves and the late Mary Wells. I was honoured to receive a signed photo of him then and three years ago when he performed in Cardiff with Martha and Freda Payne. I shook his hand and had a chat with him. Another genius has now left us...God Bless you Edwin...your memory will live on forever.
Name: Dave Silver
Location: Back in England
e-mail:
Submitted: Wed, 13 Apr 2005 17:10:23 GMT
Comments: Missed your anniversary man But you know me Still think about you,and as you can see, I'm not the only one Keep on walking!
Name: Paul Lorenc
Location: Leicester, England
e-mail: lorenc88-at-hotmail.com
Submitted: Wed, 13 Apr 2005 09:11:28 GMT
Comments: I thought that 'WAR' was the best song ever made and can't go a single day without lstening to it. I want to become an Edwin Starr tribute band when I grow up and he is the person that inspired me the most. I was really touched by his music and if it wasn't for Edwin then I probably would not be here today. His music helped me through a rough time of my life and I wish he was still here today so I could show him my appreciation. Thank's Edwin. You are my idol. Love from Paul Lorenc. May your soul rest in peace.
Name: mary
Location: shrewsbury
e-mail:
Submitted: Sat, 02 Apr 2005 13:01:39 GMT
Comments: Two years since that very very sad day you left us. You are missed more than words can say. You will never be forgotten. Thought of with lots of affection. love as always Mary
Name: Chuckie
Location: The Team
e-mail:
Submitted: Sat, 02 Apr 2005 12:17:42 GMT
Comments: 2 yrs Boss! - Much Loved Much Missed.
Name: Fay L Jones
Location: Oldham
e-mail: fay.lj-at-ntlworld.com
Submitted: Sat, 02 Apr 2005 02:38:57 GMT
Comments: Two years have passed since you passed away and never a day goes by with out you name being spoken with love and affection. A silent tear often falls as we remember the good times we had together. Aways in our hearts your friends Fay and Dennis. Good Night God Bless LOve you Uncle Edwin Ken, Vicky and Ben and Families. We all love and Miss you more everyday
Name: Brian Jolley
Location: St. Helens UK
e-mail: brijsax-at-yahoo.com
Submitted: Sun, 27 Mar 2005 11:55:34 GMT
Comments: I've seen Edwin perform numerous times and met him personally on 3 occasions. He was a proper 'Northern Soulie'! As some of you may know he had diabetes, KTFlist.com ... the home of the Northern Soul keeping the faith mailing lists managed to raise £145.00 to contribute to 2 of his favourite diabetes charities as a mark of respect. RIP Edwin...catch you on the big dancefloor. Keep The Faith
Name: Johnny Boy
Location: Italy
e-mail: theturkishstallion-at-yahoo.com
Submitted: Mon, 14 Mar 2005 13:20:38 GMT
Comments: war!!!!!!
Name: henry lowe
Location: nottingham, uk
e-mail:
Submitted: Sun, 06 Mar 2005 11:59:56 GMT
Comments: what is it good for?!?!? absolutely nothing!!
Name: Pablo Karlsson
Location: Sweden
e-mail: pablo.karlsson-at-gmail.com
Submitted: Sat, 05 Mar 2005 12:41:12 GMT
Comments: Does any one know where to find music scores for the song
Name: les wheeler
Location: peterborough
e-mail: julielesluke-at-ntlworld.com
Submitted: Sat, 12 Feb 2005 14:33:41 GMT
Comments: It's been a long time these past 2 years but time is a healer of sorts ! What i am about to say will hopefully read correctly, even if my spelling is not the best. In november 2002 my friend and i made contact with Edwin and Lillian regarding a remix of one of my favourite songs
Name: Glen Miller
Location: Preston
e-mail: glen.miller1-at-btopenworld.com
Submitted: Wed, 02 Feb 2005 01:54:49 GMT
Comments: I first saw Edwin along with Jr Walker at Blackpool Mecca Alldayer Back in 1981 I was blown away by his performance that day. Little did I realize at that time, I would go on to work with the on Five different occasions Over the next 15 years as a Club DJ. One time at bury Roxy I messed up his backin tape on and couldn’t find his tunes. I could only stand in total embarrassment and amazement. As Edwin the STARR just sang Accapella for 20 mins With only 50 people in the club... Afterwards we meet over a drink I tired to apologize. But Edwin Just Smiled and said don't give a thought! HIS Signed photo stands tall in my bedroom were I bless him every day
Name: Kai
Location: Los Angeles, CA
e-mail: babyluvkai-at-hotmail.com
Submitted: Mon, 31 Jan 2005 21:13:30 GMT
Comments: Hi. I not like most of Edwin's fan having grown up in the 60's and 70's. I grew up in the 80's but I have been told I have an old soul. I was introduced to Edwin's music when he was on the soundtrack of one of the best 80's movie, Adventures in Babysitting.(It took place In Chicago. It was such a funny movie and there was a scene where they had to sing to sing the Blues. I think Edwin's music is more R&B but I like to think it is Blues tome.)Anyway from the moment i heard
Name: Mark Vrkljan CD1
Location: Edmonton Alberta Canada
e-mail: markv1960-at-telus.net
Submitted: Sun, 30 Jan 2005 04:11:22 GMT
Comments: Thankyou for having this site so well displayed. Having grown up in the sixties and seventies I really enjoyed the many artists that motown was producing. Mr Edwin Starr will be remembered as a true speaker of soul and we will remember him for that for quite some time. Thankyou Mark
Name: natalie
Location: sheffield
e-mail: nataliesheff-at-yahoo.co.uk
Submitted: Fri, 28 Jan 2005 12:53:22 GMT
Comments: i saw edwin perform at my works do a couple of months b4 he passed away. he was fabulous. war live was the best thing i ever heard. he's a true superstar. i feel honoured to have heard him sing
Name: FRANK AND DIANE,
e-mail:
Submitted: Fri, 21 Jan 2005 23:14:26 GMT
Comments: HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR GOOD FRIEND UP THERE IN SOUL HEAVEN,
Name: Squirrel
Location: Essex
e-mail: SSquirrelshouse-at-aol.com
Submitted: Fri, 21 Jan 2005 14:57:10 GMT
Comments: Just wanted to remember Edwin on his birthday,forever in our thoughts.God bless him, we know he is in our hearts and souls. Truly missed, a legend who lives on though his music.
Name: Fay L Jones
Location: Oldham
e-mail: fay.lj-at-ntlworld.com
Submitted: Fri, 21 Jan 2005 10:58:21 GMT
Comments: No card to send Just our silent prayers, and thoughts of you today as always and forever. Remembering happy times, Always in our hearts and minds. Fay and Dennis. Kenny, Vicky and Ben and Families We love you Uncle E
Name: mary
Location: england
e-mail: mary_j_andrews-at-fsmail.net
Submitted: Fri, 21 Jan 2005 10:48:53 GMT
Comments: today is your birthday just because I cannot send you a card as I always used to does not mean I am not thinking of you. happy birthday Edwin love as always Mary xxx
Name: louis m romero
Location: new york, NY
e-mail: louis.romero-at-cliffordchance.com
Submitted: Wed, 05 Jan 2005 20:57:17 GMT
Comments: Its been almost a year since the Lord called you, thanks for the memorable music between 1969 and 1979. I never let the DJ's forget to play
Name: david owen
Location: wales:great britain
e-mail: davidowen41-at-btopenworld.com
Submitted: Tue, 04 Jan 2005 23:36:24 GMT
Comments: i don`t know what drove you to this dedication,like geno washington to ..you know NORTHERN SOUL.But i love your dedication and your ahhhhh ,what is that you did.Met you in Bangor Sometime,you looked like you were aboutto let the people down,god why did you take the heart of our concerns away from us.My what a mighty fine man,was he any race? radio h.a.p.p.y i hope your proud ...ahhh a leader as a mentor. what a strong man,and a missed inspiration. just thought of you again ,and feelt sorry for myself,god bless your ( mind )....your soul.i love you bringing home the mesages...your heart,aah wish i heard you more,if youre' listening you sang what you have to do for love.....tenty five miles. inspiration to determine people to have respect for people..including love. creature blesss you.
Name: DJ Paul K Motley
Location: Northampton
e-mail: paulkmotley-at-ntlworld.com
Submitted: Wed, 22 Dec 2004 12:28:40 GMT
Comments: Always a pleasure and an inspiration to work with. A very talented star whose voice was pitch perfect, he had a most tremendous presence both on and off stage.
Name: Mick Twomey
Location: Nottingham
e-mail: WWW.NOTTSTALGIA.COM
Submitted: Sun, 05 Dec 2004 22:58:47 GMT
Comments: A great site. I saw Edwin perform on a number of occasions over the years. For me he was
Name: Theo Loyla
Location: Birchington, Kent
e-mail:
Submitted: Tue, 16 Nov 2004 12:24:25 GMT
Comments: I wrote a long piece about my friend Edwin and his contribution to the Disco Aid song
Name: Peter Wallace
Location: Liverpool UK
e-mail: petermichaelwallace-at-yahoo.co.uk
Submitted: Sat, 06 Nov 2004 07:26:45 GMT
Comments: My girlfriend and I met Edwin at the Liverpool Philharmonic Hall in March 2003 and he was so inspiring.  So gentle and cool, he had so much style and patience with life.  Reading he had died only weeks later was a real shock to us and something we couldnt stop thinking of for months.  We still do even now. Here is the interview from the night.
Name: Neil Hardingham
Location: Norfolk England
e-mail: soundcityukltd-at-hotmail.com
Submitted: Fri, 05 Nov 2004 15:02:38 GMT
Comments: I have been a mobile dj since 1978 -at-still going strong. There is never a wedding reseption go by with out playing some EDWIN STARR, (THE KING OF THE DISCO SEEN)HAPPY RADIO -at- CONTACT just the best. The STARR will always shine.
Name: Brian Goddard
e-mail:
Submitted: Thu, 04 Nov 2004 14:53:07 GMT
Comments: also you fans can get thecd A Tropical Soul Adventure on french amazon ,i will be spinning it to death, but be quick its changing hands in america for £50 thanks to edwins distictive style .
Name: Brian Goddard
e-mail: ebonyfoxdisco-at-yahoo.com
Submitted: Thu, 04 Nov 2004 14:47:06 GMT
Comments: went to butlins ,aint the same since edwins gone, however roy g hemmings and his band made up for it big time by doing twenty 5 miles, i work with roy on occaisions and he has told me edwin was a real gentleman and down to earth that is part of his legacy
Location: Toronto, Canada
e-mail: robertbrown178-at-hotmail.com
Submitted: Fri, 22 Oct 2004 00:45:26 GMT
Comments: I have a Fender Precision bass which belonged to the bass player in Edwin Starr's band the player wasn't able to make it across the Canadian border but the bass did.If anyone knows who this bass player is contact robertbrown178-at-hotmail.com thank-you
Name: Michele Queyroy
Location: California
e-mail: archbuildersacrossnations
Submitted: Fri, 08 Oct 2004 06:44:58 GMT
Comments: Finaly put on a name and a face to my favourite tunes! Good souls always transitioned...to early. Keep the spirit alive!
Name: Steve Peak
Location: Kirkham, Nr Blackpool, Lancashire
e-mail: Motown-at-blueyonder.co.uk
Submitted: Wed, 06 Oct 2004 06:51:31 GMT
Comments: Still miss you mate, life is not the same. Steve
Name: Taff
Location: Darwen, Lancashire, UK
e-mail: evans4a-at-ntlworld.com
Submitted: Tue, 28 Sep 2004 19:15:40 GMT
Comments: Saw Edwin perform a number of times mostly on Scooter rallies. A true Soulmaster with a voice that could rip out your eardrums if you stood too close to the stage. Always found time to speak to people. His song
Name: Roger
Location: Cambridge, UK.
e-mail: rogeradavies51-at-yahoo.co.uk
Submitted: Wed, 22 Sep 2004 15:55:21 GMT
Comments: My wife & I used to see Edwin at Butlins(I was the sad one with loads of albums etc.to be signed,)my prize possessions are a photo of Edwin and me; and a £20.00.note he signed for me.He was Such a Brilliant performer and a really nice, genuine,kind person.I'm so glad we saw him again 2 weeks before he went to the Great Soul venue in the sky.KTF--Roger.
Name: jake
e-mail: -----------
Submitted: Sun, 19 Sep 2004 14:48:51 GMT
Comments: i think u should put your music on your website
Name: joe demicoli
Location: malta
e-mail: shakers_02-at-yahoo.com
Submitted: Wed, 08 Sep 2004 23:33:39 GMT
Comments: Can anyone help me out please. I recall a slow song which had the lyrics
Name: 379
Location: Lebanon, Tennessee, U.S.A.
e-mail: olemose-at-bellsouth.net
Submitted: Wed, 25 Aug 2004 01:25:24 GMT
Comments: RIP, Edwin Starr we all will miss you and your music >.> i wonder where i can lyrics for War... <.< lyrics.com didnt have them if anyone has them email them to me
Name: Patrick
Location: Bangkok
e-mail: djpat2000-at-hotmail.com
Submitted: Mon, 16 Aug 2004 08:13:37 GMT
Comments: Having had the pleasure of working with Edwin at many special events and parties over the last few years as a DJ, I can surely say he's THE BEST. His band are also one of the finest group of musicians I have had the pleasure to listen to.
Name: tom
Location: texas
e-mail: tomdenolf-at-mac.com
Submitted: Wed, 04 Aug 2004 10:11:21 GMT
Comments: does anyone know ALL the lyrics to '25 miles'? i need 'em bigtime! email them if you would. thanks.
Name: sarah darby
Location: s - on - t
e-mail: fatbottomedgirl7-at-hotmail.com
Submitted: Sun, 11 Jul 2004 18:12:31 GMT
Comments: Edwin was a gentle giant, with a heart of gold & a voice that had everyone mezmerised.My 8yr old daughter keeps reminding me that even though he's not here in the flesh he's still her in our heart & his music. So rest in peace babe knowing you were loved by your family, friends & fans & that you live on through them.
Name: sandra
Location: essex england
e-mail: sandra.m-at-tesco.net
Submitted: Sat, 12 Jun 2004 10:39:18 GMT
Comments: Edwin kept us keeping on when the going got tough Edwin gave us manna throught music from dawn till dusk edwin made us know that together we have freedom. This is my beloved brother with whom i am please. May God rest his soul until such time as we are reunited.
Name: Jarrad N
Location: Regina, Sask
e-mail: nem_eth-at-hotmail.com
Submitted: Mon, 07 Jun 2004 21:57:40 GMT
Comments: I love the music and i was wondering who to contact about using the song "War" in a Anti-Racism video. Any Help would be great. Thanks.
Name: JOHN PAUL
Location: ROCHESTER, N.Y.
e-mail: RLYSNDMN-at-ROCHESTER.RR.COM
Submitted: Sat, 29 May 2004 01:30:22 GMT
Comments: Edwin, you are greatly missed! The recent passing of the gifted soul singer Johnny Bristol, leads me to believe that you and Johnny can now perform concerts in heaven. Your music lives on for us every day, and is timeless and absolutely wonderful.
Name: freddie fowler
Location: nottingham
e-mail: fredfowler-at-hotmail.com
Submitted: Fri, 07 May 2004 15:54:12 GMT
Comments: I went to the nec in birmingham on a saturday hoping to meet edwin starr,but you where there on the sunday.Two weeks later you where gone.I wanted to thank you personly for one of in my opinion the best songs you ever sang tmg 692 b side to way over.If my heart coul tell the story ausome god bless you edwin.freddie
Name: paul pvc carnall
Location: portsmouth uk
e-mail: paulvcarnall-at-yahoo.com
Submitted: Wed, 28 Apr 2004 21:03:54 GMT
Comments: i year gone and sadly missed you were my sunshine on a cloudy day the soundtrack to my youth godbless pvc
Name: mark stone
Location: leicester england
e-mail: markymarkstone-at-aol.com
Submitted: Tue, 20 Apr 2004 19:54:17 GMT
Comments: loved u edwin since i was a kid,lucky enough 2 see u live a few times .rest in peace agent oo soul you were unique
Name: frank
Location: manchester
e-mail:
Submitted: Mon, 19 Apr 2004 20:58:17 GMT
Comments: went to see dancing in the streets the show was brillant but guest what there was one star missing you got it our friend edwin.rest.in.peace.
Name: the rare groover
Location: southampton
e-mail: vinetime2-at-hotmail.com
Submitted: Sun, 04 Apr 2004 17:58:35 GMT
Comments: edwin,watched you play on tv many times,different shows ie don't forget your tootbrush,to name one of many. i only wished i had seen you play live,sadfly i will never get that chance. friends tell me he was a true singer who gave every performance 1000 percent! the music lives on,thank you edwin starr, a true motown LEGEND the rare groover
Name: Kevin, Freda, Victoria and Matthew
Location: Kings Heath, Birmingham
e-mail:
Submitted: Fri, 02 Apr 2004 23:07:45 GMT
Comments: Dearest Edwin, As time unwinds another year, we'll speak your name with love and pride. We'll smile through tears to hide the pain, only loved ones can explain. Your memories are our treasures and these will last forever. Always fondly remembered, Kevin, Freda. We've seen your shining star Uncle Edwin, love always Victoria and Matthew. REST IN PEACE with a LITTLE PEACE ON THE SIDE!!
Name: MalcandLes
Location: Biggleswade,Beds UK
e-mail: malcolmandleslee.shaw-at-ntlworld.com
Submitted: Fri, 02 Apr 2004 22:06:56 GMT
Comments: We went to visit Edwin's grave today it was a very emotional moment for us both you know what I mean Edwin was such a big thing in our lives even though we only saw him 5-6 times a year. Dancing in the street was not the same this year even Martha said that so Rest in peace Edwin Until we meet again. All our Love Always Malc&Les
Name: Fay L Jones
Location: Oldham
e-mail: fay.lj-at-ntlworld.com
Submitted: Fri, 02 Apr 2004 17:15:08 GMT
Comments: A silent player a silent tear. For our dear friend, I cant believe that a year has passed by since you left us. We take heart from the many precious memories we have of the friendship we shared for so long.Happy times your memory lives on always in our hearts. Fay and Dennis Jones. God Bless Uncle Edwin. Kenny, Vicky and Ben.
Name: Norma Tobin
e-mail: Norma-at-tobins1.freeserve.co.uk
Submitted: Mon, 22 Mar 2004 19:51:07 GMT
Comments: Cannot believe a year has nearly has gone since you passed away, another soul legend has been taken from us to join you up there in Soul Heaven the wonderful "Johnny Bristol".
Name: scott/paul
Location: merseyside
e-mail: riker_2-at-hotmail.com
Submitted: Sun, 21 Mar 2004 21:00:35 GMT
Comments: Thanks Edwin..."we lost THE AGENT.. ...Heaven gained..An ANGEL..
Name: Robert Maher
Location: UK. London
e-mail: robmaher-at-btinternet.com
Submitted: Wed, 10 Mar 2004 21:37:54 GMT
Comments: A true soul legend and awesome live performer. I like to think of you in heaven singing with Sam Cooke and Marvin Gaye. I managed to see you in concert twice, the experience will stay with me forever. Much missed!
Name: John
Location: Garforth England
e-mail: john.grimes7-at-virgin.net
Submitted: Tue, 24 Feb 2004 20:43:44 GMT
Comments: First saw Edwin in 1969 and again at the Grand Theatre Leeds in 2002, though the years have past the majic was still there. The perfect performer who will be sadly missed. God rest from all at Kippax Scooter Club
Name: keithgunton
Location: lancashire
e-mail: keithgunton-at-amserve.com
Submitted: Thu, 19 Feb 2004 23:47:46 GMT
Comments: he was the starr of the show,the back street was the place to go,he made headline news when he stopped her on sight,the team were the band and they were always tight,he made contact with everyone on happy radio,everywhere he went the soul fans would go,modest he was,the soul master too,he made us oh how happy,my weakness is you rip edwin we'll miss you he was the starr of the show, he was the starr of the show,the back streets were the place to go,
Name: Debra Noble Alexander
Location: San Diego
e-mail: debbisnacks-at-hotmail.com
Submitted: Thu, 19 Feb 2004 22:13:21 GMT
Comments: I was shocked to know that Mr. Soul has passed on, but his music will live on. I vividly remember him from the 125th St Apollo Theatre. 25 Miles is a song that will always put my hips in motion. RSVP - You will be missed! Blessings to the family.
Name: Ash Saywell
Location: sheffield, UK
e-mail: soulmanash-at-hotmail.com
Submitted: Sun, 15 Feb 2004 18:21:23 GMT
Comments: A true 'Soul Master'. First seen in '69 at The Wheel last seen at Sheffield Arena '99. Always a pleasure and so good live. A singer who wasn't too big for his fans and who truely loved us Brit Soulies. It must be 'Hell up in Harlem' without you. Rest in peace Agent Double O Soul xXx
Name: Dwayne
Location: Maryland/Florida
e-mail: Souljah6996-at-hotmail.com
Submitted: Sat, 14 Feb 2004 21:14:48 GMT
Comments: I had no idea that Edwin Starr had passed away. I found out accidently, while watching a section of the GRAMMYS. I haven't heard the majority of his songs, but I do own one of his CD's. My absolute favorite is "War." He was definately a good artists, but he was one that was hardly ever recognized- that's so sad! But I know that through all of his fans, his legacy will be kept alive. R.I.P Eddy Starr!
Name: Ross
Location: Glasgow
e-mail: ross.cairns-at-ntlworld.com
Submitted: Sat, 14 Feb 2004 13:03:41 GMT
Comments: I had the pleasure of meeting Edwin on a number of occasions but there is one that sticks out in my mind. He had just played a show in a club in Glasgow that I was promoting and I was driving him back to his hotel. Halfway there he decided that he wanted some Chinese food. It was the early hours and our choices were limited so we stopped off at a Glasgow 'institution' called the Canton Express....awesome food, not so awesome decor. Waiting in the queue to order, one of the many very drunk punters turned around to see Edwin and with disbelief shouted 'F**k Me! It's Edwin Starr and he's in tha Canton.' Within seconds at least 30 drunks were singing WAR. Edwin led the chorus. Very funny.
Name: Tim Trinity
Location: Monreal Canada
e-mail:
Submitted: Sun, 08 Feb 2004 11:08:16 GMT
Comments: I just found out that Edwin Starr passed away... he will live on because we have his music...Rest in peace and God bless you Edwin Starr. PS My friends and I would often sing along with Edwin Starr's records like WAR... never on our own mind you... we just did not have the power in our voices to do it alone!!! From your fans in Montreal
Name: Misterpop
Location: Manchester UK.
e-mail: popplewell.snr-at-btinternet.com
Submitted: Thu, 05 Feb 2004 00:24:50 GMT
Comments: I met Edwin on a number of occasions.The first time I saw him was at the Twisted Wheel in 69/70 then I think he played the last night there in 71.A couple of years later he was working with my brother at a night club in Bury.I was asked if I would like to go along and meet him.(What do you think my answer was).Needless to say I found him very friendly guy and was made up to meet him again a couple of years later when one of my nephew's was old enough to go and see a live show.Again he was charming and posed for pictures and had a short chat about this and that allthough he was obviously a very busy person...When my son became old enough to see what the soul scene was all about I took him and his mates to an Edwin Starr show and would you believe he not only remembered me but came out and sat at our table and bought a round of drinks while signing autographs and giving me a brand new poster for "Missiles,we dont want to die"that even his band had'nt seen....What can I say except Edwin....yes you are surely missed.You where a great performer,and your passing has left a void that only a real gentleman like yourself could fill..Ian.----Favorite song."You hit the nail on the head" 20 years ahead of its time.
Name: BUTCH LEAK
Location: 145-32 LAKEWOOD AVE #2R JAMAICA NY. 11435
e-mail: ventura11-at-mac.com
Submitted: Tue, 27 Jan 2004 08:18:33 GMT
Comments: EDWIN YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART AND IN MY THOUGHTS. YOU WERE A TRUE FRIEND. THE MANY TIMES WE WORKED TOGETHER ON STAGE AND THE TIMES WE JUST HUNG OUT I WILL HOLD CLOSE TO MY HEART FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE. I LEARNED A LOT FROM YOU. GOD BLESS YOUR ETERNAL FRIEND BUTCH LEAK (THE DRIFTERS)
Name: MYK GARTON & DENISE BRAY
Location: BRISTOL, UK
e-mail: mykgarton-at-blueyonder.co.uk
Submitted: Wed, 21 Jan 2004 12:05:24 GMT
Comments: REMEMBERING THE GREAT MAN ON WHAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN A HAPPY BIRTHDAY (62) YOU ARE ALWAYS WITH US EDWIN, ALWAYS IN OUR THOUGHTS. HEAVEN MUST BE A MUCH BRIGHTER PLACE THESE DAYS. THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC, THE PERFORMANCES, THAT LAUGH AND THE RESPECT YOU RETURNED TO EACH AND EVERY ONE OF US. FOR US EDWIN, NO ONE COMES CLOSE TO YOU. YOU WERE THE SOUL-MASTER BY A MILE. WE WILL NEVER FORGET YOU, BUT WE WILL ALWAYS MISS YOU. WALK ON!
Name: Fay Jones
Location: Oldham
e-mail: fay.lj-at-ntlworld.com
Submitted: Wed, 21 Jan 2004 02:30:18 GMT
Comments: From a Friend to a Very Special Friend. Today would have been your 62nd Birthday,how time passes us by. No card to send to you this time,just a silent prayer and a toast to our dearest friend, We love and miss with all our hearts. God Bless and Happy Birthday. You will Always here in our Hearts and thoughts. Fay and Dennis Jones Kenny, Vicky and Ben.
Name: brian (dj foxy)
Location: southampton
e-mail: ebonyfoxdisco-at-yahoo.com
Submitted: Sun, 18 Jan 2004 21:20:30 GMT
Comments: well done lillian for putting the uk top band on the site , angalo keep carrying the torch , fans start emailing those scooter clubs and holiday camps for the team , edwin would want this ,a geniune team player
Name: MYK GARTON
Location: BRISTOL
e-mail: mykgarton-at-blueyonder.co.uk
Submitted: Sat, 17 Jan 2004 22:40:06 GMT
Comments: It would have been Edwin's 62nd birthday on Wednesday 21st January 2004. Will be thinking of him and remembering the good times he gave to us. Thank you Edwin. We miss you so much. You will always be a super"starr".
Name: Dale Bywater
Location: Long Eaton, Nottingham, England
e-mail: bywats-at-aol.com
Submitted: Wed, 14 Jan 2004 22:42:57 GMT
Comments: I had the honour of meeting Edwin when I was working as a car salesman doing an indoor display at the Victoria Centre shopping mall in Nottingham. He was out shopping with his wife and his manager(and needed a little respite), so he decided to take a look over our cars. At the time, his wife had a Hyundai Coupe (Tiburon as it's known worldwide), and that was the car we were displaying so he made his excuses, let the two of them carry-on shopping and came over for a chat. Being an avid fan of all things 'Soul', you would expect that I would have instanly recognised him and paid him the homage he deserved..... Not me, I tried to sell him a new car, and it was only when I asked him what he did for a living that the 'penny' dropped and i felt so humbled!!! We chatted for about 10 minutes about his music and he signed the back of one of my business cards(which is all I had to hand at the time) To have had an opportunity to meet such a legend and to have been part of his life for 10 minutes leaves me with a tremendous felling of happiness. Night, night, God Bless Edwin. Dale.
Name: MYK GARTON
Location: BRISTOL
e-mail: mykgarton-at-blueyonder.co.uk>
Submitted: Thu, 01 Jan 2004 19:48:26 GMT
Comments: Since Edwin died I have played his songs a lot more and I have also discovered some of his older stuff. The man was a brilliant singer and top rate performer. I just cannot understand why he was not a major artist. I saw Edwin "live" many times and I don't know if there has ever been a better entertainer. He was genuine, a real STAR. I last saw him at the Bristol Bierkeller on Sunday 10th November 2002 and only 60-70 people turned up. Edwin put on a show and said that each one of us would still get what we paid for. I don't believe there's another singer on the planet that would have did that. He did it for us as individuals and he meant it. Thanks Edwin, and as Ian Levine has said, some people just don't know what they will miss now you're gone. sleep well Edwin, we're on our WAY OVER THERE.