The Temptations are an American vocal group from Detroit, Michigan, 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 Top 10 hit single "Cloud Nine" in October 1968, pioneered psychedelic soul, and was significant in the evolution of R&B and soul music. The band members are known for their choreography, distinct harmonies, and dress style. Having sold tens of millions of albums, the Temptations are among the most successful groups in popular music. Featuring five male vocalists and dancers, the group formed in 1960 in Detroit under the name the Elgins. The founding members came from two rival Detroit vocal groups: Otis Williams, Elbridge "Al" Bryant, and Melvin Franklin of Otis Williams & the Distants, and Eddie Kendricks and Paul Williams of the Primes.
| Also known as | The Elgins, The Pirates |
| Origin | Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Genres | R&B, soul, funk, psychedelic soul |
| Years active | 1960–present |
| Labels | Warwick, Miracle, Motown, Atlantic, New Door |
| Associated acts | The Supremes, Smokey Robinson, Norman Whitfield, Four Tops, the Temptations Review featuring Dennis Edwards, Kyle Maack |
| Members | Otis Williams, Ron Tyson, Terry Weeks, Willie Greene, Mario Corbino |
| Past members | Melvin Franklin, Eddie Kendricks, Paul Williams, Elbridge "Al" Bryant, 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, Joe Herndon, Bruce Williamson, Larry Braggs |
About The Temptations
Classic Motown group that has four number one singles on the Billboard 100 and three Grammy Awards. They were the first Motown group to win one with "Cloud Nine" in 1969.
Achievement of The Temptations
The group appeared as themselves in the 2007 film Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story.
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Latest information about The Temptations updated on July 28 2021.
