Eddie Holland, born Edward James Holland Jr. on October 30, 1939, in Detroit, Michigan, is a renowned American singer, songwriter, and record producer. He is famously known as part of the legendary songwriting and production team Holland-Dozier-Holland, alongside his brother Brian Holland and Lamont Dozier. This team was instrumental in creating the iconic Motown Sound, crafting numerous hits for artists such as Martha & The Vandellas, The Supremes, The Four Tops, and The Isley Brothers.

Initially, Eddie Holland pursued a career as a singer, achieving minor success with singles like "Jamie." However, due to stage fright, he transitioned to working behind the scenes, where he found significant success as a lyricist. He contributed to writing or co-writing 143 hits in the US and 80 in the UK charts. His collaboration with producer Norman Whitfield on songs for The Marvelettes and The Temptations, including "Too Many Fish in the Sea" and "Beauty's Only Skin Deep," further solidified his reputation.

In addition to his work with Motown, Eddie Holland also composed songs for the musical adaptation of "The First Wives Club." He, along with his brother Brian and Lamont Dozier, founded Invictus Records and Hot Wax Records, further expanding their influence in the music industry.

Eddie Holland's contributions to music have been recognized with inductions into the American Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1988 and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990. Despite his success, Holland has faced several civil court cases related to tax, loans, and music rights over the years.

His discography includes the album "Eddie Holland" released in 1962, and compilations such as "The Complete Eddie Holland" and "It Moves Me – The Complete Recordings 1958–1964." In 2019, he co-authored an autobiography of Holland-Dozier-Holland, titled "Come and Get These Memories."

Eddie Holland's legacy as a key architect of the Motown Sound remains influential, and his work continues to be celebrated worldwide.