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 No. 1 hit “War.” Born in Nashville and raised in Cleveland, he later lived in Detroit while recording for Ric‑Tic and Motown Records. He was backed by the band that later became known as Black Merda; Hawkins and Veasey of the group played on most of his early Ric‑Tic hits. Starr’s songs “Twenty‑Five Miles” (1969) and “Stop the War Now” (1971) were also major successes. In the 1970s, Starr moved to England, where he continued to produce music and lived for the rest of his life. Charles Edwin Hatcher was born in Nashville, Tennessee, on January 21, 1942. He and his cousins — soul singers Roger and Willie Hatcher — moved to Cleveland, Ohio, where they were raised. In 1957, Hatcher formed a doo‑wop group called the Future Tones and began his singing career. After releasing just one single, he was drafted into the United States Army, serving for three years and being stationed in Europe. After completing his service, he decided to pursue music professionally and joined the band of Bill Doggett. At the suggestion of Doggett’s manager Don Briggs, Hatcher adopted the stage name Edwin Starr. He made his solo recording debut in 1965 for the Detroit label Ric‑Tic Records.
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