- 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.
- Survived by his wife Lori, his children: John E. Miller, Corey C. Edwards, and Casey Day, and six grandchildren: John Miller, Ashantee Miller, Ahltanett Miller, Kholey Miller, Devante Miller, and Aaliyah Miller, one great-child, Witt Walker Mondy, also survived by his mother Mama Rose Edwards, his sisters, Jacqueline Curka, Patricia Bragg, Marion Allen, Lisa Green, and Darice Shelby, nieces and nephews. He preceded his parents and brothers: Hertis and Cordell Shelby.
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