Edward Patten

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Edward Patten
Birth name Edward Roy Patten
Also known as Eddie Patten
Born August 27, 1939(1939-08-27)
Atlanta, Georgia
Died February 25, 2005(2005-02-25) (aged 65)
Livonia, Michigan
Genres R&B, soul music
Occupations singer, songwriter, producer
Associated acts Gladys Knight & the Pips

Edward "Eddie" Roy Patten (August 27, 1939 – February 25, 2005) was an Atlanta, Georgia-born R&B/soul singer, best known as a member of Gladys Knight & the Pips. He was lead singer Gladys Knight's cousin.[1] He was inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1996.[2]

Patten suffered from diabetes, and died of a stroke in Livonia, Michigan on February 25, 2005 at the age of 65. He is interred at Woodlawn Cemetery.[1][3]

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