Eddie Lee Floyd, born on June 25, 1937, in Montgomery, Alabama, is a celebrated American soul and R&B singer and songwriter. Raised in Detroit, Michigan, Floyd was immersed in a vibrant music scene that shaped his future career. He co-founded the influential vocal group The Falcons in 1955, which included members like Mack Rice and Wilson Pickett. The group achieved success with hits such as “You’re So Fine” and “I Found a Love.”

In 1965, Floyd joined Stax Records as a songwriter and collaborated with guitarist Steve Cropper to create hits like “Ninety-Nine and a Half (Won’t Do)” and “634-5789 (Soulsville, U.S.A.)” for Wilson Pickett. Floyd's solo career took off with the release of "Knock on Wood" in 1966, a song initially written for Otis Redding. The track became a timeless classic, covered by numerous artists across various genres.

Floyd's other notable works include "I've Never Found a Girl (To Love Me Like You Do)" and "Raise Your Hand," both of which have been widely covered. His contributions to music have been recognized with inductions into the Carolina Beach Music Hall of Fame (2012), National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame (2016), and Memphis Music Hall of Fame (2018). Despite being overshadowed by some of his labelmates, Floyd's enduring impact on the soul and R&B genres is undeniable.