The Temptations

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American vocal group known for their success with Motown Records during the 1960s and 1970s.
With their distinct harmonies, choreography, & flashy wardrobe, the group was highly influential in the evolution R&B and soul music.

Formed in 1960 in Detroit, Michigan under the name The Elgins (not to be confused with the other Motown act with the same name), they changed their name to The Temptations before being signed at Motown in 1962.
The first Motown recording act to win a Grammy Award, over the course of their career, they have released four Billboard Hot 100 #one singles and fourteen R&B #one singles, making them one of the most successful groups in music history.

The Temptations Family Tree 1961 - 2022 (current members in bold)

Otis Williams (1960 – present)
Elbridge "Al" Bryant (1960 – 1963) (deceased)
Melvin Franklin (1960 – 1994) (deceased)
Eddie Kendricks (1960 – 1971, 1982 reunion) (deceased)
Paul Williams (1960 – 1971) (deceased)
David Ruffin (1964 – 1968 repl. Elbridge Bryant, 1982 reunion) (deceased)
Dennis Edwards (1968 –1977 repl. David Ruffin, 1980 – 1984 repl. Louis Price, 1987 - 1989 repl. Ali-Ollie Woodson) (deceased)
Ricky Owens (1971 repl. Eddie Kendricks) (deceased)
Richard Street (1971 – 1993 repl. Paul Williams) (deceased)
Damon Harris (1971 – 1975 repl. Ricky Owens) (deceased)
Glenn Leonard (1975 – 1982 repl. Damon Harris)
Louis Price (1977 – 1980 repl. Dennis Edwards)
Ron Tyson (1983 – present repl. Glenn Leonard)
Ali-Ollie Woodson (1984 – 1987 repl. Dennis Edwards, 1989 -1998, repl. Dennis Edwards) (deceased)
Theo Peoples (1992 – 1998 repl. Richard Street)
Ray Davis (1994 - 1996 repl. Melvin Franklin) (deceased)
Harry McGilberry (1995 - 2003 repl. Ray Davis) (deceased)
Barrington "Bo" Henderson (1998 - 2003 repl. Theo Peoples)
Terry Weeks (1998 - present repl. Ali-Ollie Woodson)
G.C. Cameron (2003 - 2007 repl. Bo Henderson)
Joe Herndon (2003 - 2015 repl. Harry McGilberry)
Bruce Williamson (2007 - 2015 repl. G.C. Cameron) (deceased)
Larry Braggs (2016 - 2019 repl. Bruce Williamson)
Willie Green (2016 - 2022 repl. Joe Herndon)
Mario Corbino (2020 - 2021 repl. Larry Braggs)
Tony Grant (2021 - present repl. Mario Corbino)
Jawan M. Jackson (2022 - present repl. Willie Green)
Inducted into Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 1989 (Performer).

Sites:

temptationsofficial.com, Facebook, Twitter, instagram.com, YouTube, Wikipedia, imdb.com, whosampled.com, rockzirkus.de

Aliases:

The Distants, The Pirates (5)

Members:

~~Ali-Ollie Woodson~~, ~~Barrington Henderson~~, ~~Bruce Williamson Jr.~~, ~~Damon Harris~~, ~~David Ruffin~~, ~~Dennis Edwards~~, ~~Eddie Kendricks~~, ~~Elbridge Bryant~~, ~~G.C. Cameron~~, ~~Glenn Leonard~~, Jawan M. Jackson, ~~Joe Herndon~~, ~~Larry Braggs~~, ~~Louis Price~~, ~~Mario Corbino~~, ~~Melvin Franklin~~, Otis Williams, ~~Paul Williams (4)~~, Ray Davis, ~~Richard Street~~, ~~Ricky Owens~~, Ronald Presson, Terry Weeks (2), ~~Theo Peoples~~, Tony Grant (2), ~~Willie Greene Jr.~~

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	G-911, 911		The Temptations	Meet The Temptations (Album)	Gordy, Gordy	G-911, 911	US	1964	Sell This Version
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	914, S-914		The Temptations	The Temptin' Temptations (Album)	Gordy, Gordy, Gordy	914, S-914	US	1965	Sell This Version
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	G-912, S-912		The Temptations	The Temptations Sing Smokey (Album)	Gordy, Gordy	G-912, S-912	US	1965	Sell This Version
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	G 918, GORDY 918, GM918		The Temptations	Gettin' Ready (Album)	Gordy, Gordy, Gordy	G 918, GORDY 918, GM918	Canada	1966	Sell This Version
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	GOR-A-921		The Temptations	Temptations Live! (Album)	Gordy, Gordy, Gordy	GOR-A-921	US	1967	Sell This Version
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	GS 924, S-924, GORDY 924		The Temptations	In A Mellow Mood (Album)	Gordy, Gordy, Gordy	GS 924, S-924, GORDY 924	US	1967	Sell This Version
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	922, GS-922, GLPS-922		The Temptations	The Temptations With A Lot O' Soul (Album)	Gordy, Gordy, Gordy	922, GS-922, GLPS-922	US	1967	Sell This Version
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	GLPS-938		The Temptations	Live At The Copa (Album)	Gordy, Gordy, Gordy	GLPS-938	US	1968	Sell This Version
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	SJET-8065		The Temptations	Wish It Would Rain (Album)	Gordy, Gordy	SJET-8065	Japan	1968	Sell This Version
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	MS-679		Diana Ross & The Supremes* Join The Temptations	Diana Ross & The Supremes* Join The Temptations - Diana Ross & The Supremes Join The Temptations (Album)	Motown	MS-679	Lebanon	1968	Sell This Version
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	MS 682DJ, MS-682		Diana Ross And The Supremes* With The Temptations	Diana Ross And The Supremes* With The Temptations - The Original Sound Track From TCB (Album, Comp)	Motown, Motown	MS 682DJ, MS-682	US	1968	Sell This Version
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	GLPS-933 DJ		The Temptations	The Temptations Show (Album)	Gordy, Gordy	GLPS-933 DJ	US	1969	Sell This Version
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	1C 054-90 687		The Temptations	Puzzle People (Album)	Gordy, Gordy, Gordy	1C 054-90 687	Germany	1969	Sell This Version
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	S939		The Temptations	Cloud Nine (Album)	Gordy, Gordy, Gordy	S939	Canada	1969	Sell This Version
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	2C 062 - 90.961, C062 - 90961		Diana Ross & The Supremes* & The Temptations	Diana Ross & The Supremes* & The Temptations - On Broadway (Original TV Sound Track) (Album)	Motown, Motown	2C 062 - 90.961, C062 - 90961	France	1969	Sell This Version
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	MS 692, S-692		Diana Ross & The Supremes* With The Temptations	Diana Ross & The Supremes* With The Temptations - Together (Album)	Motown, Motown	MS 692, S-692	US	1969	Sell This Version
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	GS 951, GLPS-951		The Temptations	The Temptations' Christmas Card (Album)	Gordy, Gordy	GS 951, GLPS-951	US	1970	Sell This Version
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	STML 11147, 1E 062 91332		The Temptations	Psychedelic Shack (Album)	Gordy, Gordy, Gordy	STML 11147, 1E 062 91332	UK	1970	Sell This Version
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	5C 054 91 129		The Temptations	Live At London's Talk Of The Town (Album)	Gordy, Gordy, Gordy	5C 054 91 129	Netherlands	1970	Sell This Version
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	GLPS-957 DJ, GS957		The Temptations	Sky's The Limit (Album)	Gordy, Gordy	GLPS-957 DJ, GS957	US	1971	Sell This Version
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	1C 062-93 714, 1C062-93714		The Temptations	All Directions (Album)	Gordy, Gordy	1C 062-93 714, 1C062-93714	Germany	1972	Sell This Version
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	G 961L		The Temptations	Solid Rock (Album)	Gordy, Gordy	G 961L	Israel	1971	Sell This Version
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	G966V1 , G 966V1 PROMOTIONAL		The Temptations	1990 (Album)	Gordy	G966V1 , G 966V1 PROMOTIONAL	US	1973	Sell This Version
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	G-965L		The Temptations	Masterpiece (Album)	Gordy, Gordy	G-965L	US	1973	Sell This Version
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	STMA 15004		The Temptations	In Japan (Album)	Tamla Motown	STMA 15004	Japan	1974	Sell This Version