Edward James Kendrick is an American musician best known for playing Lead Vocalist for the song Just My Imagination (running Away with Me).
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Best Known For:The song Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me)
Breakthrough:Rose to fame as lead singer with the Temptations on Motown hits in 1964
10 Quick Facts About Edward James Kendrick
- Full Name: Edward James Kendrick
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Entertainer
- Known For: The song Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me)
- Date of Birth: December 17, 1939
- Age: 86 years old
- Place of Birth: Union Springs, Alabama
- Popular As: Eddie Kendricks
- Specialization: Musician / Singer
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M
Edward James Kendrick Age
Edward James Kendrick is about 87 years old as of 2026. Edward James Kendrick was born in 1939.
Career & Work
Edward James Kendrick's career includes acting and entertainment roles with The Temptations.
Organization: The Temptations
Role: Lead Singer / Tenor
Period: 1961–1971
Rise to Fame
Edward James Kendrick rose to prominence for his role for the song Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me).
Notable Works
Notable screen roles include Keep On Truckin' and Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me).
- Work: Keep On Truckin' (Performer, 1973) — Solo hit
- Work: Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me) (Lead Vocalist, 1971)
Personal Information
- Full Name: Edward James Kendrick
- Popular As: Eddie Kendricks
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Entertainer
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Deceased
- Ethnicity: Black / African
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: December 17, 1939
- Age: 86
- Birthday: December 17
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
- Place of Birth: Union Springs, Alabama
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
