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Paul Williams shot himself in the head, August 17th 1973.
Correction:
There were three main lead singers of The Temptations:
1st Lead Singer, Eddie Kendrick(s)--died of lung cancer in 1992
2nd Lead Singer, replacing Elbridge "Al" Bryant, David Ruffin--died of cocaine overdose in 1991
3rd Lead Singer, replacing Paul Williams, Dennis Edwards--still alive as of 3/05/2011
Otis Williams, who formed the Temptations, was never considered a lead singer. Paul Williams, an original member, also was not a lead singer. Eddie Kendrick was Paul's best friend and was offered the lead singer role. His condition in joining the group, then known as the Elgins, was to have Paul as a member of the group, as well.
There were other lead singers that came in and out of the group, including Richard Street, who had been with the Distants before joining the Monitors.
The "Classic 5" known Temptations are Otis Williams, Melvin Franklin, Eddie Kendrick, Paul Williams and David Ruffin. Dennis Edwards became lead singer only after Eddie Kendrick's departure.
What else can I help you with?
Did Blue of the temptations have a wife?
The base singer of the temptations have a wife and kids
When did Paul Williams - The Temptations - die?
Paul Williams - The Temptations - died on 1973-08-17.
Who was the male singer and what was the song he sang at one of the Temptations funeral?
Smokey Robinson sang a song at Blue's funeral on the Temptations movie.
When was The Temptations Do The Temptations created?
The Temptations Do The Temptations was created on 1976-08-16.
Why was Melvin of The Temptations called blue?
Melvin Franklin of The Temptations was often referred to as "Blue" due to his deep, soulful voice and his role as the group's bass singer. The nickname also stemmed from his warm personality and the way he would often wear blue clothing or accessories. This moniker became a recognizable part of his identity within the iconic Motown group.
Did Blue of the temptations have a wife?
The base singer of the temptations have a wife and kids
When did Paul Williams - The Temptations - die?
Paul Williams - The Temptations - died on 1973-08-17.
Who was the male singer and what was the song he sang at one of the Temptations funeral?
Smokey Robinson sang a song at Blue's funeral on the Temptations movie.
Which member of Temptations had rheumatoid arthritis?
Melvin Franklin a.k.a. "Blue"
When was The Temptations Do The Temptations created?
The Temptations Do The Temptations was created on 1976-08-16.
How did Eddie Kendricks of the Temptaions die?
Eddie Kendricks of the temptations died of lung cancer.
Why was Melvin of The Temptations called blue?
Melvin Franklin of The Temptations was often referred to as "Blue" due to his deep, soulful voice and his role as the group's bass singer. The nickname also stemmed from his warm personality and the way he would often wear blue clothing or accessories. This moniker became a recognizable part of his identity within the iconic Motown group.
When did the supremes associate with the temptations?
The Supremes collabrated with The Temptations in 1968 on the album, Diana Ross & the Supremes Join The Temptations.
Who is the first female in the temptations?
There was never a female in The Temptations group.
When was The Temptin' Temptations created?
The Temptin' Temptations was created in 1964.
When was Further Temptations created?
Further Temptations was created in 1977.
When was Forbidden Temptations created?
Forbidden Temptations was created in 1965.
