The Temptations

The Temptations
Formed: 1960 in Detroit, MI
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Genre: R&B
Styles: Motown, Soul, Early Pop/Rock, Pop-Soul, Smooth Soul, AM Pop, Psychedelic Soul, Early R&B
Group Members: Dennis Edwards, David Ruffin, Louis Price, Eldridge Bryant, Raymond Davis, David English, Melvin Franklin, Damon Harris, Eddie Kendricks, ...View All
Biography: Thanks to their fine-tuned choreography -- and even finer harmonies -- the Temptations became the definitive male vocal group of the 1960s; one of Motown's most elastic acts, they tackled both lush pop and politically charged funk with equal flair, and weathered a steady stream of changes in personnel ...Read full biography
All Directions
Released: 1972
Label: Motown
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A monster album, the one that put them back in the spotlight and signaled that Norman Whitfield had saved the day. Damon Harris had replaced Eddie Kendricks, and there were many doubters convinced the ...Read full review
Wish It Would Rain
Released: 1968
Label: Motown
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The Temptations were at the peak of their popularity as Motown's flagship act (well, if it wasn't The Supremes, it was The Temps) in 1968 when they cut Wish It Would Rain, and if the album doesn't hold ...Read full review
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