Fountain Heights in Birmingham in Jefferson County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Eddie James Kendrick
December 17, 1937 - October 5, 1992
Photographed by Tim Carr, March 10, 2008
1. Eddie James Kendrick Marker
After attending Western-Olin High School in Ensley, Alabama, Eddie was persuaded by his childhood friend Paul Williams to move to Detroit, Michigan. It was there they formed a singing group called "The Primes". While in Detroit, the duo met Otis Williams of the music group "The Distants". The two groups merged forming the legendary "Temptations".
For over a decade, Eddie and the Temptations became known around the world, receiving acclaim in the music industry. After performing his last tour as a solo artist, Eddie became ill and returned home to Birmingham. Eddie James Kendrick died October 5, 1992.
His memory will forever be cherished by his children; Aika, Paris and Paul, sister; Patricia Kendrick Simpson, brothers; Charles, Clarence and Robert; his mother, father and the world.
Erected 1999.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1915.
Location. 33° 30.936′ N, 86° 48.636′ W. Marker is in Birmingham, Alabama, in Jefferson County. It is
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Regionally, this marker is in the American South and specifically in the Deep South. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Brock Drugs Building (here, next to this marker); Eddie Kendricks Memorial Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Famous Theatre (within shouting distance of this marker); Alabama Penny Savings Bank/Pythian Temple Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Green Acres Cafι (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 4th Avenue District (about 300 feet away); Fourth Avenue Historic District (about 300 feet away); Dunbar Hotel Building Urban Impact Office, (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Birmingham.
Also see . . . Eddie James Kendirck from Wikipedia. (Submitted on January 21, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama.)
Photographed by Tim Carr, March 10, 2008
2. Eddie Kendrick and the Temptations by artist Ronald Scott McDowell
Photographed by Tim Carr, March 10, 2008
3. Eddie Kendrick Sculpture by Ronald Scott McDowell
Photographed by Tim Carr, February 13, 2010
4. Eddie Kendrick and the Temptations by artist Ronald Scott McDowell
Photographed by Tim Carr, February 13, 2010
5. Eddie James Kendricks Memorial Park
Credits. This page was last revised on November 1, 2019. It was originally submitted on January 21, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. This page has been viewed 6,277 times since then and 75 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 21, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. 4, 5. submitted on February 14, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
