J. Vincent Edwards (born 20 June 1947)[1] is a British singer. He became well known in the musical Hair in 1968, and began recording a series of singles.[2] The most notable was a song called "Thanks" (1969), which has subsequently appeared on a number of compilation albums.[3] Edwards also contributed to the Bloomfield soundtrack.[4]
Later Edwards turned to song writing. With Pierre Tubbs he wrote "Right Back Where We Started From", which was a No. 8 hit in the UK Singles Chart for Maxine Nightingale in November 1975, and a No. 2 hit in the US in May 1976.[5] In addition, Edwards wrote songs with Miki Antony and Kris Ife.[6]
Edwards was also a part of the trio Star Turn on 45 (Pints), who had a UK hit with "Pump Up the Bitter" in 1988.[7] He released a solo album entitled Thanks in 2002.[8]