[PAR] [TLE] Eddie Kendricks [SEP] Edward James Kendrick (December 17, 1939 – October 5, 1992), best known by the stage name Eddie Kendricks, was an American singer and songwriter.  Noted for his distinctive falsetto singing style, Kendricks co-founded the Motown singing group The Temptations, and was one of their lead singers from 1960 until 1971.  His was the lead voice on such famous songs as "The Way You Do The Things You Do", "Get Ready", and "Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me)".  As a solo artist, Kendricks recorded several hits of his own during the 1970s, including the number-one single "Keep On Truckin'". [PAR] [TLE] The Temptations [SEP] The Temptations are an American vocal group notable for their success with Motown Records during the 1960s and 1970s.  Known for their choreography, distinct harmonies, and flashy wardrobe, the group was highly influential in the evolution of R&B and soul music.  Having sold tens of millions of albums, the Temptations are one of the most successful groups in music history.  s of 2017 , the Temptations continue to perform with one original member, Otis Williams, still in the lineup.
[PAR] [TLE] Eddie Kendricks [ SEP ] Edward James Kendrick ( December 17 , 1939 – October 5 , 1992 ) , best known by the stage name Eddie Kendricks , was an American singer and songwriter . Noted for his distinctive falsetto singing style , Kendricks co - founded the Motown singing group The Temptations , and was one of their lead singers from 1960 until 1971 . His was the lead voice on such famous songs as " The Way You Do The Things You Do " , " Get Ready " , and " Just My Imagination ( Running Away with Me ) " . As a solo artist , Kendricks recorded several hits of his own during the 1970s , including the number - one single " Keep On Truckin ' " . [PAR] [TLE] The Temptations [ SEP ] The Temptations are an American vocal group notable for their success with Motown Records during the 1960s and 1970s . Known for their choreography , distinct harmonies , and flashy wardrobe , the group was highly influential in the evolution of R&B and soul music . Having sold tens of millions of albums , the Temptations are one of the most successful groups in music history . s of 2017 , the Temptations continue to perform with one original member , Otis Williams , still in the lineup .
Eddie Kendricks co-founded a singing group that was highly influential in the evolution of which genre of music ?
Eddie Kendricks co - founded a singing group that was highly influential in the evolution of which genre of music ?
R&B and soul music
R&B and soul music