Dennis Edwards, Former Lead Singer of The Temptations, Passes Away at 74

It was reported tonight that Dennis Edwards, a former lead singer of the legendary motown hitmakers, The Temptations, has passed away at the age of 74.

According to Edwards booking agent, Rosiland Triche Roberts, the singer passed away in a hospital in Chicago. The cause of death has not been specified.

Taking lead vocals on Grammy winning tracks such as, "Papa Was A Rolling Stone" and "Cloud Nine", Edwards joined the group in 1968, with his gravelly vocals guiding the group into new musical territory.

Before his stint with The Temptations, Edwards sang with another motown group, The Contours, opening for The Temptations. Edwards took over lead vocals when the group's original lead singer, David Ruffin, departed in 1968.

Edwards left The Temptations to pursue a solo career in 1977, but re-joined the group after a period of time.