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Edwin Starr

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Vocalist

The Resume

    (January 21, 1942-April 2, 2003)
    Died of a heart attack
    Best known for recording ‘War’
    Recorded ‘Agent Double O Soul,’ ’25 Miles,’ ‘Hell Up In Harlem,’ ‘Eye To Eye Contact’ and ‘Happy Radio’

Why he might be annoying:

    He recorded ‘War’ because Motown thought the song was too controversial for the Temptations to release as a single.
    Despite its anti-war meaning, ‘War’ was used for an NFL commercial and featured in the film 'Rush Hour.'
    He performed at Liza Minnelli and David Gest’s wedding ceremony.
    He contributed to a ‘Mousercise’ children’s workout album produced by Disney.
    His songs were sampled by several hip-hop artists.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He had a distinctively gritty and soulful singing voice.
    He was among the first artists to record a socially conscious song for Motown Records.
    His song ‘War’ hit #1 on the US pop chart.
    He was twice nominated for a Grammy Award.
    He served in the United Stats Army.

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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 3 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 27 Votes: 18.52% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 8 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 5 Votes: 20.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 10 Votes: 10.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 5 Votes: 20.0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 6 Votes: 16.67% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 13 Votes: 30.77% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 15 Votes: 46.67% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 29 Votes: 51.72% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 28 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 36 Votes: 44.44% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 51 Votes: 39.22% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 56 Votes: 37.50% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 154 Votes: 46.10% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 207 Votes: 46.86% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 247 Votes: 44.53% Annoying