Jonathan Edwards (December 25, 1944 – May 9, 2025) was an American soul singer who had a moderately successful solo career before becoming lead singer of the Spinners between 1977 and 2000. == Life and career == Born in St. Louis, Missouri, Edwards began his musical career by singing in clubs while stationed in Germany when in the United States Army. After returning to live in Duluth, Georgia, he appeared on bills with Wilson Pickett, and James & Bobby Purify,... [more on Wikipedia]