may not adequately summarize its contents. To comply with Wikipedia's lead section guidelines, please consider expanding the lead to provide an accessible overview of the article's key points. (September 2009) Edwin McCain Background information Born January 20, 1970 (1970-01-20) (age 41) Greenville, South Carolina, USA Genres Rock Alternative rock Indie rock Instruments Vocals Guitar Years active 1991–present Labels Lava, Vanguard Edwin McCain (born January 20, 1970 in Greenville, South Carolina) is an American alternative rock singer-songwriter and musician. He was adopted as an infant and had two sons with his wife and also had an adopted child.[citation needed].