Melvin Edmonds, a founding member of the R&B group After 7, which rose to fame in the ’90s, and an older brother of legendary hitmaker Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds, has died. He was 65.
Melvin Edmonds’ death Saturday was announced by the group Monday on Facebook, and confirmed to the Indianapolis Star by his son Melvin.
Edmonds had suffered a stroke in 2011, according to CNN, and had been in poor health, but had seemed to rebound in recent years, rejoining the group in 2016 for its comeback album, Timeless.
His death was “unexpected,” After 7 said in its Facebook post, saying, “We the group After 7 are deeply hurt and saddened by the unexpected, sudden loss of our brother, friend & Jason’s father, Melvin D. Edmonds, age 65 on Saturday, May 18, 2019. ...
“We are doing our best to cope and thank you for your understanding in giving us the time we need during these very difficult days.”
Melvin Edmonds along with his brother Kevon and friend Keith Mitchell founded the group, whose self-titled 1988 debut album went platinum. They rose to fame during the 1990s with hits like “Can’t Stop,” “Ready or Not” and “Heat of the Moment.”
Melvin Edmonds and After 7’s smooth, jazzy R&B vocals were among the best of the ’90s and their Timeless comeback reminded fans — old and new — that talent and good music are just that.
Rest in power, Melvin Edmonds, and condolences to the Edmonds family and loved ones.
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