When The Darkness disbanded following Justin Hawkins' departure, Edwards switched to lead vocals with Toby McFarlaine taking over on bass.

With original Darkness members Ed Graham and Dan Hawkins completing the new line-up, they recorded under the new name of The Stone Gods.

Edwards grew up in Lichfield, Staffordshire and was a member of bands at Netherstowe School.

He is quoted as saying that when he was young his hero was John Deacon, the bass guitarist of Queen.

Before joining The Darkness, Edwards worked for nearly two years as a guitar technician for the band.