Historical Artist Profile
Edwin Starr
Biography & Overview
Charles Edwin Hatcher (January 21, 1942 – April 2, 2003), known by his stage name Edwin Starr, was an American singer and songwriter. He is best remembered for his Norman Whitfield-produced Motown singles of the 1970s, most notably the number-one hit "War". Born in Nashville and raised in Cleveland, he later lived in Detroit while singing for Ric-Tic and Motown Records. He was backed by the band that became known as "Black Merda".
🇺🇸 US Billboard Tracking History
3 Charted Tracks
"War"
Entered Charts: 1970
#1 HIT
"Twenty-Five Miles"
Entered Charts: 1969
Peak: #6
"Agent Double-O-Soul"
Entered Charts: 1965
Peak: #21
🇬🇧 UK Official Charts History
13 Charted Tracks
"War"
Entered Charts: 1970
Peak: #3
"Contact"
Entered Charts: 1979
Peak: #6
"H.A.P.P.Y. Radio"
Entered Charts: 1979
Peak: #9
"Stop Her On Sight (Sos)/Headline News"
Entered Charts: 1968
Peak: #11
"Stop The War Now"
Entered Charts: 1971
Peak: #33
"Stop Her On Sight (S.O.S)"
Entered Charts: 1966
Peak: #35
"25 Miles"
Entered Charts: 1969
Peak: #36
"Headline News"
Entered Charts: 1966
Peak: #39
"It Ain'T Fair"
Entered Charts: 1985
Peak: #56
"(I Heard It) Through The Grapevine"
Entered Charts: 1986
Peak: #83
"Marvin"
Entered Charts: 1984
Peak: #89
"Smooth"
Entered Charts: 1983
Peak: #90
"Whatever Makes Our Love Grow"
Entered Charts: 1987
Peak: #98