g, vc, vn, b, *1955
Musician of R&B/Soul
Ed was Born in Detroit,USA in 1955. He played cello and bass violin in High School. In 1973 he graduated from Highland Park High and spent time at the University of Michigan. Played bass guitar and sang background and some lead in a group called the "Testimonial Singers"who recorded an album that was never released. He left the group (kinda' got booted out) that would eventually become the "Winans". He wrote songs on a continual basis. He began to sing solo in the Detroit area. Ed worked as Staff Producer and Writer at "Sound Suite Recording Studio". He met Deborah Dickson who was already a writer at same studio. They were married in 1980. Ed recorded "I Can Tell" and "Prepare yourself" on a single. He dropped out of the music industry to gain consistent support for family. Worked with artist such as; The Funk Brothers, General Johnson, Gladys Knight, Dennis Edwards, The Clark Sisters... and many more..
Title | Artist | Year | Type |
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I Can Tell / Prepare Yourself | Ed Summers | 1980 | Single |