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- Birth nameJonathan Edwards
- John Edwards was born on December 25, 1944 in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. He was an actor, known for Laverne & Shirley (1976), The John Davidson Show (1980) and Unsung (2008). He was married to Lori Zecker Edwards. He died on May 11, 2025.
- SpouseLori Zecker Edwards(? - May 9, 2025) (his death, 3 children)
- ChildrenCasey DayCorey E. EdwardsJohn E. Miller
- ParentsMabra LivingtonCharles Edwards
- RelativesJohn Miller(Grandchild)Devante Miller(Grandchild)Kholey Miller(Grandchild)Ahltanett Miller(Grandchild)Ashantee Miller(Grandchild)Jacqueline Cueka(Sibling)Patricia Bragg(Sibling)Aaliyah Miller(Grandchild)Marion Allen(Sibling)Witt Walker Mondy(Great Grandchild)Darice Shelby(Sibling)Nephew(Niece or Nephew)Hertis(Sibling)Lisa Green(Sibling)Niece(Niece or Nephew)Cordell Shelby(Sibling)
- Edwards grew up around music and began singing professionally while serving in the US Army in Germany. He returned to the US and began recording a string of singles during the early 70s, peaking with "Careful Man," a top 10 R&B hit in 1974. Around that same time, Motown's "lost" vocal group, The Spinners], had signed to Atlantic Record.
- Was the lead singer of The Spinners from 1977-2000.
- Son of Charles Edwards, and Mabra Livington.
- Inducted into National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame (as a member of the Spinners) in 2015.
- Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (as a member of the Spinners) in 2023.
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