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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: $453,000-$11,313,000 (Estimated range)
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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: $69,000–$619,000 (Estimated range)
  • Net Worth: $453,000–$11,313,000 (Estimated range)
  • Source of Income: Performances, recordings and potentially royalties

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