The Temptations
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Detroit, United States (1960 – present)
1. The Temptations are an American Motown singing group whose repertoire has included doo-wop, soul, psychedelia, funk, disco, rnb, and adult contemporary. Formed in Detroit, Michigan in 1960 as The Elgins. The group, known for its finely tuned choreography, distinct harmonies, and stylish suits, has been said to be as influential to soul as The Beatles are to rock. Having sold an estimated 22 million albums by 1982, The Temptations are one of the most successful groups in black music history and were the definitive male vocal group of the 1960s. In addition, they have the second-longest tenure on Motown (behind Stevie Wonder), as they were with the label for a total of 40 years: 16 years from 1961 to 1977, and 24 more from 1980 to 2004 (from 1977 to 1980, they were signed to Atlantic Records). As of 2005, The Temptations continue to perform for universal records with only one original member, founder Otis Williams, in its lineup.
Like its sister group The Supremes, The Temptations’ lineup has changed frequently over the years. The original group included members of two local Detroit vocal groups: second tenor/baritone Otis Williams, first tenor Elbridge Bryant and bass Melvin Franklin from The Distants; and first tenor/falsetto Eddie Kendricks and second tenor/baritone Paul Williams (no relation to Otis) from The Primes. Among the most notable future Temptations were lead singers David Ruffin and Dennis Edwards (both of whom became successful Motown solo artists after leaving the group, as did Kendricks), Richard Street (another former Distant), Damon Harris, Ron Tyson, Ali-Ollie Woodson, Theo Peoples, and G.C. Cameron.
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kingrizla
The Temptations - TWO of the greatest bands ever. A great pop-soul band and then a great funk-soul band.
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SFlemming
Messrs. Street and Harris, fly away and be free. Rest easy.
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Fullmettall
RIP Richard Street [2]
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KeithJones
RIP Richard Street (Temptations 1971-1993)
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KeithJones
RIP Damon Harris (Temptations 1971-75, including lead vocals on "Papa Was a Rollin' Stone")
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spacelau
Soul train !!!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93ySsrWKBY8&feature=player_detailpage
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Negrak
I guess you'll say, what can make me feel this way, my girl, talkin' about my girl ♫ s2 [2]
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Here we go again with the pissing caps lock.
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thelittlegirl_
I guess you'll say, what can make me feel this way, my girl, talkin' about my girl ♫ s2
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WHY ARE THEY ALL CAPITALIZED? [3] Seriously.
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TheDarkSide73
We used to have great bands from Detroit and now just about all of them are crap..
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they are hot^))
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omg, the're perfect.
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all caps hate!
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WHY ARE THEY ALL CAPITALIZED?
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the greatest group that ever existed.
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THE TEMPTATIONS ARE AWESOME!!!!
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