The Temptations
The Temptations are a successful R&B singing group. They formed in Detroit, USA in 1960. The Temptations have four Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles and 14 Billboard R&B number-one singles. They have three Grammy Awards. The Temptations were the first Motown act to earn a Grammy Award.
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| Also known as | Otis Williams & the Siberians, The Primes, The Distants, Otis Williams & the Distants, The Elgins, The Pirates |
| Origin | Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Genres | R&B, soul, funk, doo-wop, rock and roll |
| Years active | 1960–present |
| Labels | Warwick, Miracle, Gordy, Motown, Atlantic, New Door/Universal |
| Associated acts | The Supremes, The Temptations Review, Smokey Robinson |
| Website | www |
| Members | Otis Williams Ron Tyson Terry Weeks Joe Herndon Bruce Williamson |
| Past members | Elbridge "Al" Bryant Melvin Franklin Eddie Kendricks Paul Williams David Ruffin Dennis Edwards Ricky Owens Richard Street Damon Harris Glenn Leonard Louis Price Ali-Ollie Woodson Theo Peoples Ray Davis Harry McGilberry Barrington "Bo" Henderson G. C. Cameron |
The Temptations Media
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.
The Temptations perform on The Ed Sullivan Show in September 1969. Left to right: Otis Williams, Melvin Franklin, Eddie Kendricks, Paul Williams, and Dennis Edwards.
The Temptations on stage at London's Royal Albert Hall, November 2005. Pictured L-R: Joe Herndon, Otis Williams, G.C. Cameron, Terry Weeks, and Ron Tyson.
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Other websites
- Hear The Temptations (music and interviews) on the Pop Chronicles (1969).
