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Kell Osborne moved to California. Eddie Kendricks and Paul Williams returned to Alabama following the band's dissolution. While visiting relatives in Detroit, Kendricks called Otis Williams, who desperately needed two more members for an audition for Gordy's label and offered Kendricks a lead singer place in his new group, which would also include fellow former Distants members Franklin and Bryant. Kendricks agreed on the condition he bring Paul Williams with him. Otis Williams happily agreed, and Kendricks and Paul Williams moved back to Detroit to join the new group.

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was uncomfortable with the psychedelic soul material the group was now performing. Kendricks rekindled his friendship with Ruffin, who persuaded him to go solo. He no longer felt he had a say in Otis Williams's handling of the group and was also convinced Motown's handling of the Temptations' finances was cheating the group out of money. Kendricks, being the only member to continue an alliance with Ruffin, also repeatedly suggested that Ruffin should be allowed back into the group, despite the other members' strong objections.

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infighting between Kendricks, Otis Williams, and Franklin grew from this disagreement. After a November 1970 Copacabana engagement, a final confrontation between the three caused Kendricks to walk out in-between shows and not return. Both Kendricks and Williams then agreed that Kendricks would be leaving the group. Kendricks later stated that he actually considered leaving as early as 1965, but remained with the Temptations and unsuccessfully attempted to get permission to record a solo album without leaving the group.

6452: 1374:, Whitfield took the somber tune and created a sprawling, dramatic twelve-minute version for the Temptations—a forerunner of the extended single, soon to become popular in clubs and discothèques. An edited seven-minute version was released as a single and became one of the longest hit singles in music history: it hit number 1 on the pop charts and number 5 on the R&B charts. In 1973, "Papa Was a Rollin' Stone" won the Temptations their second Grammy for 1008:, on July 7, Ruffin came to the show and jumped onstage, taking the microphone from Edwards, singing lead on "Ain't Too Proud to Beg", and disappearing as quickly as he had appeared. Ruffin repeated this stunt several times throughout the group's July tour run. Despite the group hiring extra security to keep Ruffin out, he continued to find ways to sneak into the venue and jump onstage when the group performed one of the songs he had once sung lead on. 2626: 2271:. Recordings made prior to 1966, such as "My Girl", were built around songs with simple, direct lyrics supported by an R&B rhythm section with orchestral strings and horns added for pop appeal. During this period, each recording usually featured only one lead singer, usually David Ruffin or Eddie Kendricks, although Paul Williams, Melvin Franklin, and Otis Williams each had solo numbers of their own at various times during this period. 2193: 1772:. The event honored Edwards, Franklin, Otis Williams, David Ruffin, Eddie Kendricks (now performing as "Eddie Kendrick"), and, posthumously, Paul Williams. Most of the Temptations, present and former, showed no ill feelings towards one another, although Otis Williams reported that Kendricks refused to speak to him during the ceremony. The Temptations ended their induction ceremony with a performance of Paul Williams' signature song, 2377:

shared periodically. In addition, the Temptations themselves, after fighting Motown and Berry Gordy for creative control, began to write and produce some of their own material. From this point on, the Temptations focused almost exclusively on songs about romance. However, songs about social issues similar to the recordings made during Whitfield's tenure were periodically produced as well.

1655:, released in 1983, featured a sharp departure in the group's sound by incorporating elements of then-current rock. Following its release, Glenn Leonard was let go and replaced by Ron Tyson, who was with the Philadelphia groups the Ethics and Love Committee. Tyson had been a staff songwriter at Atlantic during the Temptations' tenure at that label, and co-wrote several songs on the album 1233:. Having never previously consumed anything stronger than milk, he began to drink quite heavily, and it was hard to take, according to Otis Williams. As his physical and mental health began to decline sharply, it made performing increasingly difficult. Williams began traveling with oxygen tanks, and the other four Temptations made valiant efforts to raid and drain his alcohol stashes. 2329:, all run at least eight minutes. At Whitfield's insistence, a large portion of the additional running time for each song consisted of instrumental passages without vocals. For example, the hit version of their smash 1972 single "Papa Was a Rollin' Stone" was nearly seven minutes, featuring an instrumental intro that was almost two minutes, a rarity for songs of that era. 1323:

salary for the first eighteen months of his tenure), and worked when he could with the group as an adviser and choreographer. After Williams had recovered enough to record again, he recorded two sides in 1973 for a debut solo single. However, on August 17, 1973, Williams died in Detroit at the age of 34 from a gunshot wound, his death ruled a suicide by the

1581:(1978), along with their associated singles, had failed to perform any better at Atlantic than their last handful of singles had at Motown. As a result, in 1979, Atlantic released the group from its contract, and shortly afterwards, the Temptations met once again with Smokey Robinson and Berry Gordy, who re-signed the group to Motown in 1980. 989:. Ruffin was also causing friction with Berry Gordy by demanding an accounting of the group's earnings; Motown partially acquiesced by allowing the Temptations to retain an outside accounting firm, but the firm did not have full access to the books from the Temptations' manager, International Talent Management, Inc. – a subsidiary of Motown. 1753:, co-written with Patricia Romanowski, chronicling the careers of the group from the Primes/Distants days and focusing on the lives of Williams and Melvin Franklin. (An updated version of the book was published in 2002.) Together, they worked on the theme song to the children's educational musical movement series, 1289:, to replace Kendricks. However, Owens only played three dates with the group before he was fired for forgetting the words to his solo numbers due to nervousness. For several weeks of the spring of 1971, the Temptations were without a fifth member. Owens meanwhile returned to the Vibrations and died in 2376:

In 1974, after Whitfield was dismissed as the producer for the Temptations, the group altered its sound to accommodate a balance of both up-tempo dance material as well as ballads. The vocal arrangements began to again focus primarily on one lead singer per track, although some leads were still being

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In a story recounted several times by Dennis Edwards, (rebutted by Otis Williams and Temptations road manager Don Foster), after several of these stunts, the positive audience reactions and a remorseful Ruffin's pleas to be let back into the act convinced the other Temptations to do so. Otis Williams

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The original name for the new lineup of Otis Williams, Melvin Franklin, Elbridge "Al" Bryant, Eddie Kendricks, and Paul Williams was the Elgins. Under that name, the group auditioned for Motown in March 1961. Already impressed with some of the members after hearing session work, Berry Gordy agreed to

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Members of the Distants were acquainted with the Primes, as both groups participated in the same talent shows and performed at the same public venues. Friendly rivals, the Primes were considered to be the more polished and vocally stronger group of the two. However, the Primes disbanded in 1960 after

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and Sly and the Family Stone, and members of both acts contributed significantly to material recorded by the group during this period. Their signature ballad sound, reduced to filler material during much of the Whitfield period, was restored to the lush, full productions of the earlier hits produced

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teenager Otis Williams moved to Detroit as a youngster to be with his mother. By 1958, Williams was the leader of a vocal group named Otis Williams and the Siberians. The group included Elbridge "Al" Bryant, James "Pee-Wee" Crawford, Vernard Plain and Arthur Walton. The group recorded a song, "Pecos

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The lawsuits were consolidated, and the judges ruled in favor of the defendants, and the ruling was upheld when the plaintiffs appealed in 2001. Williams later claimed that, although his book was used as the source material for the film, he did not have a great deal of control over how the material

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and Ralph Johnson. The single became their biggest success on R&B radio since 1975, reaching number-two on the R&B charts, and just missing the Pop Top 40 at number 48. The group enjoyed further successes with 1985's "Do You Really Love Your Baby", a number 14 R&B hit co-written by soul

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Upon the return to Motown several lineup changes occurred. Louis Price departed from the group and joined the Drifters. Dennis Edwards—who had made an unsuccessful attempt at developing a solo career during his three-year exit from the group—returned to the lineup. Berry Gordy co-wrote and produced

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Eddie Kendricks became detached from the group after David Ruffin's firing and as the health of Paul Williams continued to fail. He regularly picked fights with Otis Williams and Melvin Franklin, which often became violent, and in addition, he preferred the ballad material from the earlier days and

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Paul Williams and Eddie Kendricks split the leads during this early period, with Al Bryant, Otis Williams, and Melvin Franklin occasionally singing lead, as they did on a song titled "Isn't She Pretty". For a brief time, the group almost had their name changed to the Pirates, and recorded the songs

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After his doctor declared a few weeks later that he was unable to continue performing for medical reasons, Paul Williams quit the Temptations in May. Richard Street officially took Williams's place, although Williams continued to be paid his customary one-fifth of group revenue (Street was paid on

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album. Tensions developed between Whitfield and the group, who found Whitfield arrogant and difficult to work with. Citing his habitual tardiness, his emphasis of the instrumental tracks at the expense of their vocals on many of his productions, and the declining singles and albums sales as other

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Richard Street missed a performance in 1992 after undergoing emergency surgery to remove kidney stones. Otis Williams, completely unaware of Street's surgery, called him angrily about his absence. Street felt Williams was unsympathetic, and as a result, he left the group in 1993 after twenty-two

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regularly, building further tension within the group and causing him to miss a number of group meetings, rehearsals, and concerts. There was a consensus among the rest of the group that Ruffin needed to be replaced. When Ruffin missed a June 1968 engagement at a Cleveland supper club in order to

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After Waller left the group in 1957, the remaining trio left Birmingham to break into the music business. The group settled in Detroit where they changed their name to the Primes under the direction of Milton Jenkins. The Primes soon became well known around the Detroit area for their meticulous

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began following the group around as he aspired to join them. During a local Detroit performance, Ruffin joined the group onstage and impressed the group with his vocal talent and dancing skills. Following that same time, Al Bryant had grown frustrated with the group's lack of success and became

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The group recorded two Northern singles including "Come On" (1959) and "Alright" (1960). Between these releases, Albert "Mooch" Harrell replaced Pee-Wee Crawford. "Come On" became a local hit, and the Warwick Records label picked the record up for national distribution. Following the release of

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Kendricks lobbied strongly in 1970 to have the Temptations go on "strike" – no performances, no recordings – until Berry Gordy and the Motown staff were willing to go over all group finances with independent accountants. Otis Williams and Franklin strongly opposed this idea, and regular group

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After Gaithersburg, Ruffin stopped attempting to disrupt the Temptations' concerts and instead turned his attention to the Motown offices back in Detroit. He sued Motown in October 1968, seeking a release from the label, but Motown countersued to keep the singer from leaving and the case was

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on ("Don't Look Back"). Funk Brothers(Motown) recorded "My Girl", "Runnaway Child Running Wild", and "Papa Was a Rolling Stone". Hall & Oates performed "My Girl", "The Way You Do The Things You Do" in Live with Ruffin and Kendricks. Marcus Miller covered "Papa Was a Rolling Stone".

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substituted for an absent Larry Braggs in shows in August 2019. By October 2019 Braggs was no longer a member of the group. They then temporarily toured as a quartet until June 19, 2020, when it was announced that Mario Corbino was the new member of the group replacing Larry Braggs.

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Following their first Motown hit, the group altered their style several times over the ensuing years, adapting to the popular styles of the day while retaining their signature visual and vocal styles. The earliest Temptations recordings backed by Motown's stalwart studio band, the

1554:, where several tracks featured Edwards' vocal more prominently than the other Temptations' backing vocals. Otis Williams felt that this was hurting the group, accused Motown of inattention, and cited this as the reason for the group's declining sales and popularity. After 50: 1593:"Power", the Temptations' first single under the new contract. "Power", from the album of the same name, hit number 11 on the R&B charts but failed to chart in the Top 40. Two years of under-performing singles and albums followed, including an eponymous album with 2436:, preferring to stay independent and handling their own widely varied distribution through thousands of "Mom & Pop" record stores and small radio stations. As such, hit singles by Motown artists such as the Temptations never achieved official "gold" or "platinum" 2351:

Unlike Hayes and Mayfield however, the Temptations had no creative control over their recordings, and were in no way fond of the 12- and 13-minute-long songs being forced upon them by Whitfield, whose contributions were the focal point of Temptations albums such as

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from 2000 to 2013. Herndon's replacement is Willie Green, who had previously toured with former Temptations Richard Street and Ali-Ollie Woodson. Dennis Edwards died on February 1, 2018, at age 74. He had been battling with meningitis before his death.

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The Temptations then consisted of Otis Williams, Melvin Franklin, Paul Williams, Eddie Kendricks, and David Ruffin; the success that followed the group resulted in what would, in later years, be frequently referred to as the "Classic Five" lineup. In

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attend a show by his new girlfriend, Barbara Gail Martin (daughter of Dean Martin), the group decided that he had crossed the line. The other four Temptations drew up legal documentation, officially firing Ruffin on June 27, 1968. The next day,

630:", with Paul Williams on lead, were released on Miracle before Gordy closed the label down and reassigned the band to his latest imprint, Gordy Records. On the Gordy imprint, Eddie Kendricks sang lead on the Temptations' first charted single, " 1702:

was featured on one track, "Stop the World Right Here (I Wanna Get Off)". Woodson was a Detroit native who had been a potential candidate to replace Dennis Edwards back in 1977. Meanwhile, Edwards (who also had his share of lead vocals on the

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After "Papa Was a Rollin' Stone", Whitfield stopped working with Barrett Strong, and began writing the Temptations' material on his own. The success of "Papa" led Whitfield to create more elongated, operatic pieces, including the Top 10 hit

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tour with all seven Temptations (Ruffin, Kendricks, Otis Williams, Franklin, Edwards, Richard Street, and Glenn Leonard) was financially successful, it ended up being a stressful venture: Kendricks' voice had weakened after decades of

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was also the last contribution for lead Ali-Ollie Woodson; he was released from the group shortly after McGilberry's hiring due to health problems: he suffered two bouts of throat cancer in a short time. He was replaced by new member

658:". While the song failed to chart, it did eventually become a popular live performance spot for the group and particularly for Paul Williams in general. Some called the group "the Hitless Temptations" due to their lack of hits. 558:"Alright", Matthews appointed Williams the group leader, and the group's name was changed to Otis Williams & The Distants. During this period, both the Primes and Distants were influenced by other vocal groups including 6978: 4582:"The Recording Academy Announces 2013 Special Merit Awards Recipients: Alan and Marilyn Bergman, Charlie Haden, Carole King, Royer Labs, Ravi Shankar, and The Temptations Among Class of 2013 Special Merit Awards Recipients" 2089:

on February 9, 2013. Otis Williams, Dennis Edwards, and the children of David Ruffin, Eddie Kendricks, Paul Williams, and Melvin Franklin attended the ceremony to accept the six Grammys given to the group for the occasion.

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on November 1 and November 2, 1998, with the first part covering the group's history from 1958 to 1968, and the second part the years from 1968 to 1995. The miniseries was a ratings success and was nominated for five

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Berry Gordy insisted that all his acts be equally appealing to both white as well as black audiences, and employed an extensive creative team to help tailor Motown talent for the crossover success he desired. Motown

750:", which the Temptations recorded in the fall of 1964 with Ruffin singing his first lead vocal for the group. Released as a single on December 21, 1964, the song became the Temptations' first number-one pop hit in 1742:

Ali Woodson remained with the Temptations until 1987, when he was fired for consistent lateness. He was replaced by the again-returning Dennis Edwards. The group recorded one album during Edwards's third tenure,

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on stage to parts sung live by Street into an offstage mic behind a curtain. At other shows, and during most of the second half of 1970, Street substituted for Williams on stage when he was too sick to go on.

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magazine ranked the Temptations number 67 on their list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time. The Temptations were voted into the Michigan Rock and Roll Legends Hall of Fame in 2005. They received the

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sign the group to the Motown imprint, Miracle. However, before signing, Gordy discovered another group was using the name of Elgins. The group began tossing about ideas for a new name on the steps of the

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sources of conflict, the group sought to change producers. Otis Williams complained about Whitfield's actions and the Temptations' stagnant sales to Berry Gordy; as a result, the group was reassigned to

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performance, following an incident where he struck Paul with a beer bottle during a heated quarrel at an earlier gig in the middle of the year, Bryant was summarily fired from the group. As a result,

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The Temptations' new lineup, consisting of Otis Williams, Ron Tyson, Theo Peoples, and newcomers Harry McGilberry and Terry Weeks, toured throughout 1997, and was featured in the halftime show of

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native Melvin Franklin replaced Arthur Walton as bass vocalist and Detroit-born Richard Street (claimed by Melvin Franklin to be his cousin) replaced Vernard Plain as lead singer. Signing with

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The addition of Dennis Edwards to the Temptations coincided with the adoption of a new sound for the group by producer Norman Whitfield, and in the fall of 1968, Whitfield began producing

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released a cover of "I'm Losing You" in 1971, and, in 1991, collaborated with the Temptations on the single "The Motown Song". In 2017, The Temptations and Otis Williams' then-protégé,

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A promotional image of the original early 1960s Temptations lineup. Clockwise from top right: Otis Williams, Paul Williams, Melvin Franklin, Eddie Kendricks, and Elbridge "Al" Bryant.

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and left shortly after completing the album. Davis died in New Brunswick, New Jersey of respiratory problems and complications of lung cancer on the evening of Tuesday July 5, 2005.

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By this time, the Temptations' releases were no longer performing well on the pop charts, though some singles still made the R&B Top 20. "Love on My Mind Tonight", a single from

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In 1966, Norman Whitfield changed the group's dynamic, moving them away from the previous one lead singer model and adding elements derived from the rougher soul of artists such as

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magazine's list of the 100 Greatest Artists of all time. They were the first Motown artist to receive a Grammy Award and a Lifetime Achievement Award (which they gained in 2014).

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and a former Distant, was hired by Otis Williams to tour with the group as a backup replacement for Williams. For most shows, save for his solo numbers, Williams danced and

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restless and uncooperative, preferring the mundane routine of his day job as a milkman over the rigors of rehearsal and performing. After a second altercation onstage at a

6987: 6052: 2001:. The lineup of Cameron, Otis Williams, Ron Tyson, Harry McGilberry, and Terry Weeks recorded for a short time before McGilberry was dismissed; his replacement was former 4346:'Temptations' is hard to resist Preview: In the history department, this miniseries is a bit shaky. But when the music starts, holes in the plot melt into the background. 5234: 1987: 1884:. Henderson lip-synched to Peoples's vocals in the "Stay" music video, and the completed album features lead vocals on different tracks by both Henderson and Peoples. 1125:, the beat was hard-driving, and all five Temptations traded lead vocals, similar to Sly & the Family Stone. "Cloud Nine", the centerpiece of the group's landmark 2310:. However, ballads in the traditional style of the group were still being recorded as B-sides and album fillers, with the lone exception being "Just My Imagination". 1004:

Edwards and Ruffin were good friends, and at first, Ruffin accepted his dismissal and encouraged Edwards. However, at Edwards' official debut with the Temptations in

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From early 1964 to mid 1968, the Temptations went from unknown hopefuls to international stars and as a result, appeared frequently on television shows such as

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After reuniting at the induction ceremony, and much to the chagrin of Otis Williams and Motown, Edwards, Ruffin, and Kendrick made plans to tour and record as

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Edwards was fired from the group for the third and final time in late 1988, with Woodson re-joining the lineup. In 1989, The Temptations released the album

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and David Sea (deep soul singer from Alabama, not David Ruffin) formed The Temptations tribute group "The Temptations Revue featuring Dennis Edwards".

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Kid" for a label run by radio deejay Senator Bristol Bryant. Shortly after its release, the group changed its name to The El Domingoes. Subsequently,

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Shortly afterward, "The Way You Do The Things You Do" and several pre-David Ruffin singles were compiled into the group's first album,

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from "My Girl", which became a number-one hit on the urban adult contemporary charts. It was released to extremely positive reviews.

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Nearly all singles Whitfield produced prior to 1968 featured David Ruffin on lead, including the R&B number-one/pop Top 10 hits "

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written by Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong and produced by Whitfield. Originally a three-minute record written and produced for

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filed lawsuits against Williams, Motown, de Passe and de Passe Entertainment, Hallmark, and NBC for a number of charges, including

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at the age of 52 on February 23, 1995, and Davis was named his official replacement. The group subsequently finished production on

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eventually settled out of court. The settlement required Ruffin to remain with Motown as a solo artist to finish out his contract.

4581: 2507:. These acts and others, showed the influence of the Temptations in both their vocal performances and their onstage choreography. 1630:". The single went to number-six on the R&B charts and featured Ruffin, Kendricks and Edwards trading back and forth on lead. 646:", was originally to be recorded by the Temptations. When he couldn't get in contact with the group, Gordy produced a version for 465:. The Temptations were the first Motown recording act to win a Grammy Award – for "Cloud Nine" in 1969 – and in 2013 received the 7756: 5999: 3205: 2113:. Completed by his co-author, Gary Flanigan, the book was published in 2014; it is the second autobiography regarding the group. 1821: 784:

Norman Whitfield had requested the opportunity to write for the group and in 1966, Berry Gordy promised him that if Robinson's "

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In 2023, the Temptations were ranked as the #1 artist on the Top 100 Greatest R&B/Hip-Hop Artists Of All Time according to

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as the newest member of The Temptations at a concert in Orlando, Florida. Grant, who formerly sang with the R&B group,

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Featuring five male vocalists and dancers (save for brief periods with fewer or more members), the group formed in 1960 in

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became popular, Whitfield again restructured the Temptations' sound, this time driving the group almost completely into a

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At the same time, the group began to achieve a crossover success, catering to middle America with a pop standards album (

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At this point, Woodson officially joined the group, taking Edwards' place. Woodson's first lead on a single was 1984's "

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of Roger Penzabene in December 1967. Subsequently, Barrett Strong became the sole collaborator of Norman Whitfield.

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In May 1971, the Temptations finally found a permanent replacement for the first tenor position in twenty-year-old

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By 1967, David Ruffin had begun demanding special treatment as lead singer, riding to and from gigs in a private

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along with dates at other similar supper clubs. Outside of music, the Temptations were made honorary members of

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During the 1960s and 1970s, a number of soul groups showed significant influence from the Temptations, such as

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Otis Williams' former wife Josephine Miles, Melvin Franklin's mother Rose Franklin, David Ruffin's family, and

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The lineup of Franklin, Williams, Street, Tyson, and Edwards proved to be short-lived. The five performed on

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for the instrumental version on the B-side, and Whitfield and Barrett Strong won the songwriting Grammy for

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because of the stress of touring and personal issues. By the late 1960s, he had developed a serious case of

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in early 1998, which celebrated the 40th anniversary of Motown. Later that year, the Temptations released

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charts, and Whitfield became the Temptations' new main producer. He began pulling the group away from the

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and inner cities of black America, these songs were heavily influenced by the work of singer-songwriters

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As time progressed, Bowen pushed Dennis Edwards further to the front of the group. This was evident on

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The blending of the Motown sound and psychedelic rock sound resulted in a new subgenre of music called

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announced their departures from the group. Williamson's replacement, Larry Braggs, was lead singer of

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Before Kendricks officially left the Temptations, he and Paul Williams recorded the lead vocals for "

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tour, Ruffin and Kendricks were dismissed, and they began touring and performing together as a duo.

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The band announced in June 2022 that Jawan M. Jackson was joining on bass, replacing Willie Green.

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soon after; he continued to perform until his death on October 5, 1992, in his native Birmingham.

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was also considered for the slot, David was selected following his performance with them in 1963.

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In the fall of 2021, The Temptations released two singles, "Is It Gonna Be Yes Or No", featuring

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informed the then still-new Edwards that the group would lay him off and rehire Ruffin while in

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On September 6, 2020, former Temptations member Bruce Williamson died at age 49 from COVID-19.

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Whitfield took the remaining Temptations quartet and re-recorded "It's Summer", the B-side to "

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Award in 2013. On Saturday August 17, 2013, the Temptations were officially inducted into the

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The Temptations' songs have been covered by scores of musicians, from R&B singers such as

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By the early 1990s, bass Melvin Franklin began missing performances due to failing health and

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Ruffin felt entitled to the same treatment and demanded that his group be renamed as well, to

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Eddie Kendricks and David Ruffin agreed to rejoin the group for the new album, aptly titled

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Success continued to elude the group at Atlantic, however. Their two releases on Atlantic –

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songwriting/production team in 1967. Two of the Whitfield-Strong-Penzabene collaborations, "

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Bryant continued to perform in a number of other local groups and died at the age of 36 in

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Some of this behavior was attributed to the fact that by this time Ruffin had begun using

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G.C. Cameron left the group in June 2007 to focus on his solo career. He was replaced by

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For a detailed listing of the various versions of the Temptations (and a timeline), see

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as producer and writer. Robinson's first work with the group was the Paul Williams-led "

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Like other similar independent companies of the period, Motown was not a member of the

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The Temptations – Frontyard Festival – Dr. Phillips Center – Orlando – 9 December 2021

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Eddie Kendricks and Paul Williams started singing together in church as children in

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network's 1990–91 version of their "Get Ready" campaign with an updated version of

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Temptations recordings of the mid-1970s focused significantly on the influences of

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star who had previously used the Temptations as backup vocalists on his 1981 hit "

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During this period, the various songwriting partners of Norman Whitfield included

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performances. Jenkins later created a sister group, the Primettes, later known as

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studio. On a suggestion from Miracle Records employee Billy Mitchell, songwriter

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Ain't Too Proud to Beg: The Troubled Lives and Enduring Soul of the Temptations

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Ain't Too Proud to Beg: The Troubled Lives and Enduring Soul of the Temptations

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Graff, Gary (August 29, 1988). "The Temptations: Otis tells the group's tale",

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After the success of "My Girl", Ruffin sang lead on the next three singles: "

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however, and none of their associated singles entered the Billboard charts.

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at the inaugural ceremony held at the Waetejen Auditorium on the campus of

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was brought in as his replacement in January 1964. Though Ruffin's brother

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was recorded in 1976, Edwards was fired from the group, and with new lead

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Hot 100, making it the first Temptations single to miss the Top 40 since "

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The group continued as a quartet for a short time before recruiting bass

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Tracks such as the album version of "Run Away Child, Running Wild" from

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The "Classic 5" lineup of the Temptations in 1967. Clockwise from top:

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All Music Guide to Soul: The Definitive Guide to R&B and Soul 2003

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album) was again fired in 1984, for missing rehearsals or showing up

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Weinger, Harry (1994). "Sunshine on a Cloudy Day". The Temptations:

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In 2018, the story of the Temptations served as inspiration for the

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The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll

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in the lineup (Williams owns the rights to the Temptations name).

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George, Nelson (1994). "Cool as They Wanna Be". The Temptations:

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Otis Williams' official website (includes current tour schedule)

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hospital. Nine days later, former member Richard Street died of

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on the R&B charts and a standard for vocal group playlists.

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However, this lineup did not last, as Davis was diagnosed with

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Over the course of their career, the Temptations released four

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Ruffin, Kendricks and Edwards, Former Leads of The Temptations

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during the 1960s to mid 1970s. The group's work with producer

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American Music Award for Favorite Soul/R&B Band/Duo/Group

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in the late-1970s, the Temptations settled into a form of an

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winning for Best Direction; it was subsequently rerun on the

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in 1971. Meanwhile, "It's Summer" peaked at number 51 on the

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As of 2024, the Temptations continue to perform with founder

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label, New Door Records. Their sole album with this lineup,

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autobiography. The miniseries was broadcast in two parts on

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In late 1969, Richard Street, lead singer of Motown act the

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Former member Damon Harris died on February 18, 2013, from

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because of issues with drug addiction, and was replaced by

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EP which also included two additional Temptations covers.

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From funk to disco to adult contemporary (1974 to present)

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In addition, a then-relatively unknown singer/musician,

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Peoples was fired from the group before the release of

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The final Norman Whitfield-produced Temptations album,

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Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations

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Where Did Our Love Go: The Rise and Fall of the Motown

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in 1989. Three classic Temptations songs, "My Girl", "

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Your Money or Your Wife/Joint Custody/The Temptations

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Progressive, psychedelic and cinematic soul (1968–73)

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later that year, Robinson and fellow Miracles member

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David Ruffin's departure and Dennis Edwards' arrival

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Ball of Confusion: My Life as a Temptin' Temptation

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Ball of Confusion: My Life as a Temptin' Temptation

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Quiet Elegance featured 1298:Ball of Confusion (That's What the World Is Today) 1187:Ball of Confusion (That's What the World Is Today) 1032:Diana Ross & the Supremes Join The Temptations 880:, and Temptations road show manager and guitarist 429:Ball of Confusion (That's What the World Is Today) 6666:(Loneliness Made Me Realize) It's You That I Need 6127:Lost and Found: You've Got to Earn It (1962–1968) 4090: 4088: 4086: 4084: 3967: 3965: 2389:by Smokey Robinson. After a brief diversion into 821:(Loneliness Made Me Realize) It's You That I Need 7708: 4560:"The Temptations Turn to Auto-Tune on New Album" 4448: 3991: 3989: 3682: 2298:When Ruffin was replaced by Dennis Edwards, and 1898:Also in 1998, three months after the release of 769:", which all made it to the Top 20 in 1965. The 5514:"The Temptations" Vocal Group Hall of Fame page 5425:and Romanowski, Patricia (1988, updated 2002). 5419:(CD Box Set). New York: Motown Record Co., L.P. 5367:(CD box set). 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February 9, 2013 4192:Williams and Romanowski (2002), pp. 249, 259. 3986: 3907: 3905: 3448:(TV appearance), April 23, 2012 – Motown Week 2605:in March 2019. The show was nominated for 11 2534:("The Way You Do and The Things You Do") and 1986:won the group its third Grammy, this one for 1266:LP along with the original album version of " 902:I Could Never Love Another (After Loving You) 888:, who sang the first hit at Motown in 1959, " 5235:"Sky's the limit for soul singer Kyle Maack" 5160:Last Night by Az Yet – Live from Sydney 1997 4234:Williams and Romanowski (2002), pp. 193–197. 4174:Williams and Romanowski (2002), pp. 170–171. 4165:Williams and Romanowski (2002), pp. 161–166. 4156: 4055:: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list ( 3974: 3696:. The Ritchie Hardin Network. Archived from 2440:until after Motown joined the RIAA in 1977. 4357: 4242: 4240: 4222:Williams and Romanowski (2002), pp. 178–82. 4195: 3747: 3745: 2814:(1968–1977, 1980–1984, 1987–1989) (d. 2018) 2221:. 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