CNN Showbiz — Dennis Edwards, the former leader singer for The Temptations, whose gritty voice carried some of the biggest hits of the Motown era, has died, according to his booking agent Rosiland Triche. He was 74. more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Dennis Edwards, a Grammy-winning former member of the famed Motown group the Temptations, has died. He was 74. Edwards died Thursday in Chicago after a long illness, said Rosiland Triche Roberts, his longtime booking agent. Edwards replaced founding ... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Dennis Edwards, a Grammy-winning former member of the famed Motown group the Temptations, has died. He was 74. Edwards died Thursday in Chicago after a long illness, said Rosiland Triche Roberts, his longtime booking agent. Edwards replaced founding ... more info

Detroit Free Press — Dennis Edwards led the Temptations on hits like "Papa Was a Rollin' Stone" and "Ball of Confusion."             more info

Detroit Free Press — The Temptations singer, who died Thursday, looked back on the irritating but rewarding Detroit studio session that created a signature '70s song.             more info

New York Times — His resonant voice was an essential part of the group’s success when it embraced psychedelic funk on songs like “Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone.” more info

Detroit Free Press — Dennis Edwards led the Temptations on hits like "Papa Was a Rollin' Stone" and "Ball of Confusion."             more info

USA Today Music — Dennis Edwards led the Temptations on hits like "Papa Was a Rollin' Stone" and "Ball of Confusion."             more info

Stereogum — Dennis Edwards, the Detroit singer who replaced David Ruffin as lead singer of The Temptations in 1968, has passed away at the age of 74. Edwards died at his home in Chicago today (2/2), according to reports from his family and CBS Chicago. Edwards b... more info

Detroit Free Press — Dennis Edwards led the Temptations on hits like "Papa Was a Rollin' Stone" and "Ball of Confusion."             more info