Edwin Starr was an American singer, songwriter, and musician known for his powerful voice and impactful music. Born on January 21, 1942, in Nashville, Tennessee, he gained fame for his work in the Motown genre, particularly for his anti-war protest songs. His most notable hit, 'War,' became an anthem against the Vietnam War, showcasing his ability to blend music with social commentary. Starr's career spanned several decades, leaving a lasting legacy in the music industry before he passed away due to a heart attack on April 2, 2003, in Beeston, Nottinghamshire, UK.
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Time Zone - America/Chicago (6:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Edwin
wealthy friend, prosperous friend
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Edwin Starr belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Nashville
Place of Death: Beeston
Cause of Death: myocardial infarction
Occupation: recording artist | singer-songwriter | singer | composer
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Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.Ephemeris for January 21, 1942
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 21, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for January 21, 2026 |
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| Sun | 1 Aquarius 5 | 1 Aquarius 42 | 25 Aries 8 |
| Moon | 2 Aries 34 | 6 Pisces 6 | 26 Aries 36 |
| Mercury | 18 Aquarius 55 | 1 Aquarius 46 | 19 Aries 59 |
| Venus | 19 Aquarius 37 | 5 Aquarius 18 | 8 Pisces 49 |
| Mars | 4 Taurus 59 | 28 Capricorn 43 | 23 Gemini 37 |
| Jupiter | 11 Gemini 35 | 18 Cancer 36 | 18 Gemini 15 |
| Saturn | 21 Taurus 52 | 27 Pisces 36 | 27 Taurus 24 |
| Uranus | 26 Taurus 25 | 27 Taurus 32 | 28 Taurus 23 |
| Neptune | 29 Virgo 46 | 29 Pisces 52 | 27 Virgo 48 |
| Pluto | 4 Leo 43 | 3 Aquarius 22 | 3 Leo 28 |
| Rahu | 15 Virgo 44 | 11 Pisces 4 | 11 Virgo 17 |
| Ketu | 15 Pisces 44 | 11 Virgo 4 | 11 Pisces 17 |
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