In August of 1970, America embraced one of the most powerful protest songs in music history, as “War” by Edwin Starr reached No. 1. But Starr only got his chance at stardom because the label behind ...

Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong were out to make a statement when they wrote the fiery song “War.” Originally recorded by The Temptations for their 1970 album, Psychedelic Shack, it was ...

King Crimson guitarist Robert Fripp and his wife, the actress and singer Toyah Willcox, are back with the latest entry in their ongoing “Sunday Lunch” series of cover videos. This week, the duo cover ...

At a moment in history when America is waging a controversial war, it may be good to reflect upon the words of soul singer Edwin Starr, who died April 2 of an apparent heart attack at his home near ...

Edwin Starr, the singer who produced the No. 1 Motown hit “War,” died Wednesday of an apparent heart attack, his manager said. He was 61. Starr died at his home near Nottingham, England, said Lilian ...

American soul singer Edwin Starr, who produced No. 1 Motown hits such as the fiery “War” in 1970, died on Wednesday at his home near Nottingham, England, apparently of a heart attack, said manager ...