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Eddie Watkins Jr. is a celebrated American bassist, vocalist, songwriter, and speaker—born in Detroit, Michigan, the cradle of the Motown sound.
Early musical roots & Motown session career:
Began classical piano at age 7, switched to bass guitar around 13–17
At 17, Eddie became a session bassist for Motown’s Norman Whitfield, playing with iconic acts like The Temptations and The Undisputed Truth
As Motown moved west to Los Angeles, Eddie moved too, becoming a sought-after A‑list studio bassist, contributing to recordings by Quincy Jones, Barbra Streisand, Herbie Hancock, Santana, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, the Pointer Sisters, James Brown, and more
Turning point: recovery & spiritual emergence
Following years in the fast lane and a struggle with substance abuse, Eddie entered recovery and underwent a spiritual awakening that reshaped his life and art.
From 2007 onward, he channelled his new spiritual insight into music—writing and producing six (now seven) album projects like The Answer, We Come Together, And So It Is, Across America, When You Believe, Heartsongs and A Better Yesterday.
Summary
Eddie Watkins Jr. is a dynamic figure who bridges Motown’s golden legacy with modern spiritual music. From an elite session bassist to a soulful spiritual messenger, his journey embodies artistic excellence and heartfelt transformation. His music continues to uplift and inspire diverse audiences across the continent.
Early musical roots & Motown session career:
Began classical piano at age 7, switched to bass guitar around 13–17
At 17, Eddie became a session bassist for Motown’s Norman Whitfield, playing with iconic acts like The Temptations and The Undisputed Truth
As Motown moved west to Los Angeles, Eddie moved too, becoming a sought-after A‑list studio bassist, contributing to recordings by Quincy Jones, Barbra Streisand, Herbie Hancock, Santana, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, the Pointer Sisters, James Brown, and more
Turning point: recovery & spiritual emergence
Following years in the fast lane and a struggle with substance abuse, Eddie entered recovery and underwent a spiritual awakening that reshaped his life and art.
From 2007 onward, he channelled his new spiritual insight into music—writing and producing six (now seven) album projects like The Answer, We Come Together, And So It Is, Across America, When You Believe, Heartsongs and A Better Yesterday.
Summary
Eddie Watkins Jr. is a dynamic figure who bridges Motown’s golden legacy with modern spiritual music. From an elite session bassist to a soulful spiritual messenger, his journey embodies artistic excellence and heartfelt transformation. His music continues to uplift and inspire diverse audiences across the continent.
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