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.
The base singer of the temptations have a wife and kids
Paul Williams - The Temptations - died on 1973-08-17.
Smokey Robinson sang a song at Blue's funeral on the Temptations movie.
The Temptations Do The Temptations was created on 1976-08-16.
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.
The base singer of the temptations have a wife and kids
Paul Williams - The Temptations - died on 1973-08-17.
Smokey Robinson sang a song at Blue's funeral on the Temptations movie.
Melvin Franklin a.k.a. "Blue"
The Temptations Do The Temptations was created on 1976-08-16.
Eddie Kendricks of the temptations died of lung cancer.
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.
The Supremes collabrated with The Temptations in 1968 on the album, Diana Ross & the Supremes Join The Temptations.
There was never a female in The Temptations group.
The Temptin' Temptations was created in 1964.
Further Temptations was created in 1977.
Forbidden Temptations was created in 1965.