Album: Motown Superstar Series, Volume 3 by Edwin Starr (1980)
Format: Album

Artist Background: Rightly revered for the storming protest classic "War," Edwin Starr didn't really need another hit to achieve legendary status in soul circles, so electrifying was that single performance. Starr first made his name as "Agent Double-O-Soul," and when his contract was transferred to Motown, he instantly became one of the roughest, toughest vocalists on the crossover-friendly label, with his debt to James Brown and the Stax soul shouters. Even if nothing else ever matched the phenomenon of "War,... Emerged in the classic era.

Music Scene: Emerged in the classic era.

Tags: 1980s, Album

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Motown Superstar Series, Volume 3

Edwin Starr

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