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David Ruffin was one of the original lead singers of The Temptations and sang Tenor. He is widely regarded as one of the best Tenor singers of all time for his unique, raspy tone. In 1989, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for his work with The Temptations.The...
second tenor Otis Williams, first tenor Elbridge "Al" Bryant and bass Melvin Franklin; and fromThe Primes, first tenor/falsetto Eddie Kendricks and second tenor/baritone Paul Williams. Among the most notable future Temptations were lead singers David Ruffin and Dennis Edwards, Richard Street,...
While some artists were now wearing the (flared’n’funky) trousers at Motown, the label still retained full control over others. The Temptations entered the 70s amid their psychedelic soul era, hitting with “Ball Of Confusion” and “Psychedelic Shack.” However, they were not serene. The g...
The Temptations. Actor: Pole Position. The Temptations are an American vocal group who released a series of successful singles and albums with Motown Records during the 1960s and 1970s. The group's work with producer Norman Whitfield, beginning with the
25 on the RIAA's list of Songs of the Century — and as one of the principal lead singers of the R&B vocal group The Drifters, notably singing the lead vocals of one of their biggest global hit singles (and only U.S. #1 hit) "Save the Last Dance for Me". Also ranks #1 ...
Over 2K music fans have voted on the 50+ Greatest Motown Artists Of All Time. Current Top 3: The Temptations, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder
The Temptations Experience; The legendary Lead Singers of the Temptations plan a trip back in timeMEGAN GLOSS
In the beginning, besides doing their regular shows, The Temptations did a lot of background singing for other Motown artists. They actually made their debut at the famed Apollo Theater in Harlem in the early 60s as background singers for Mary Wells, Motown’s leading star at that time. Ho...
During his four-year stint with the Temptations, it was his lead vocals that powered classics such as “My Girl,”“Ain’t Too Proud to Beg,” and “I Wish It Would Rain.” In an era filled with great singers, Ruffin was special; he could convey emotions like few others and embodied...