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Melvin Edmonds, an esteemed American singer, musician, and songwriter, was born on November 2nd in Indiana, USA. In 1987, he co-founded the renowned music group “After 7” alongside his brother Kevon Edmonds and Keith Mitchell. During the 1990s, After 7 gained widespread popularity and achieved great success with chart-topping hits such as “Can’t Stop,” “Ready or Not,” and “Heat of the Moment.”

In 1988, the band entered into a contract with Virgin Records, and their eponymous album achieved platinum certification. Melvin Edmonds, widely regarded as one of the finest R&B vocalists of the 1990s, continued to captivate his fans with his 2016 release, “Timeless,” which received considerable acclaim. Unfortunately, Melvin experienced recurrent health problems in recent times, including a stroke in 2011.

On May 18, 2019, he sadly passed away. The news of his death was confirmed by his son, Melvin, and later shared on the group’s Facebook page by co-founder Keith Mitchell after seven days.

Although the specific cause of his death was not disclosed, it was widely known that he had experienced a brief illness prior to his passing. Melvin will forever be cherished as an iconic voice of the 90s, and his most recent album beautifully reflects his enduring musical legacy. His music and voice will undeniably remain timeless.

Height / Weight / Age

Melvin possessed not only exceptional vocal talent but also captivating looks. Standing at a height of 5’10”, he effortlessly commanded the stage with his electrifying performances and striking appearance. His shoe size was 9, and his body measurements were 41-32-34. Even in 2016, when he made a comeback to After 7 for their album Timeless, Melvin continued to exude undeniable charm. Sadly, he departed from the world in 2019 at the age of 65.

Net Worth

After achieving a thriving music career, Melvin Edmonds has amassed an estimated net worth of $1.2 million. His exceptional talent and popular music enabled him to generate substantial earnings through royalties from his creations. In addition to his salary income, which reportedly ranged from $20,000 to $25,000, he continued to accrue income through concerts and public performances throughout the years.

Education / Family

After graduating from North Central High School, Melvin embarked on a musical journey, focusing on his career in Music. He teamed up with Keith Mitchell at Indiana University’s Bloomington campus, where they both became part of the IU Soul Revue, delighting audiences with their soulful songs.

Coming from a musical lineage, he is part of a family deeply immersed in the world of music. His brother, Kenny Edmonds, has achieved remarkable success, winning an impressive 11 Grammy Awards. Tragedy struck when his father, Marvin Sr., passed away in 1972, followed by the loss of his mother in 2012. Sadly, another brother, Melvin Jr., also passed away in 2011.

Name	Melvin Edmonds
Nickname	Melvin
Birth Place	Indiana, USA
Date Of Birth	November 2, 1953
Date of Death	18th May 2019
Age	65
Height	In Centimetres – 178 cmIn Feet and Inches – 5’10”
Weight	In Kilograms – 68 Kgs In Pounds – 150 pounds
Eye Color	Brown
Hair Color	Black
Profession	Singer, Musician, and Songwriter
Sexual Orientation	Straight
School	North Central High School
College	Indiana University College
Religion	Christianity
Nationality	American
Home Town	Indiana, USA
Fathers Name	Marvin Edmonds Sr.
Mothers Name	Barbara Edmonds
Brothers	Marvin Jr., Michael, Kevon, Kenny, and Derek Edmonds
Sister	No

Career / Fashion And Style

Melvin achieved great success in his music career when his group After 7 achieved three singles in the Top 20 of Billboard magazine’s Hot 100 chart during the early 1990s. These singles were “Ready or Not,” “Can’t Stop,” and “Heat of the Moment.” In a remarkable comeback in 2016, their album “Timeless” produced three songs, namely “Runnin’ Out,” “I Want You,” and “Let Me Know,” that reached the Top 10 on Billboard’s Adult R&B Songs chart. Prior to signing with Virgin Records, Melvin held a position at Chrysler Corp. in Indianapolis.

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Some Interesting Facts About Melvin Edmonds

• After 7 won an NAACP Image Award for best new male artist or group in the year 1990 and their single “Can’t Stop.” earned them a nomination for a Grammy the same year in the category of Best R&B Performance by a duo or group.

• After the release of the group’s third album, “Reflections,” in 1995, Melvin exited the line-up of After 7.

• His son Jason joined Kevon Edmonds and Mitchell in After 7 and after Kevon’s solo debut, 1999’s “24/7.” the group re-emerged as a touring entity.

• Melvin was brought back into the group for their album “Timeless” in 2016 and for the first time, the group became a quartet.