no he was not a original member of The Temptations he replaced david ruffin in 1968
no
The latest member of The Temptations who died recently was Richard Street, who passed away on February 27, 2013.
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.
no He is the only original member of the Temptations still alive.
No, Nate Evans was never a member of The Temptations. He was known for his work with other groups, notably as a member of The Drifters and later as a solo artist. The Temptations, famous for their soulful music and choreography, had a different lineup that included members like David Ruffin and Otis Williams.
no
The latest member of The Temptations who died recently was Richard Street, who passed away on February 27, 2013.
no He is the only original member of the Temptations still alive.
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.
Otis Williams
Otis Williams is the last orginial member of the temptations. He still proforms with the Temptations and is the writer of the book the Temtations. Paul Williams was a member of the tempations from 1961 to 1971. He left the group because of health issues.( Sickle Cell Anemia) He died on August 17th 1973.
according to imdb Otis Williams-6'2'' Paul Williams-6'0'' Melvin Franklin- 6'1.5'' Dennis Edwards-6'4'' David Ruffin- 6'3'' Eddie Kendricks-6'1/2''
Melvin Franklin had rheumatoid arthritis in 1969.
Melvin Franklin a.k.a. "Blue"
Dennis Turner (born August 26, 1942) succeeded Robert Edwards as the second Member of Parliament for Wolverhampton South East, serving between 1987 and 2005, including the whole of 1988.
Dennis Turner (born August 26, 1942) succeeded Robert Edwards as the second Member of Parliament for Wolverhampton South East, serving between 1987 and 2005, including the whole of 1989.
Dennis Turner (born August 26, 1942) succeeded Robert Edwards as the second Member of Parliament for Wolverhampton South East, serving between 1987 and 2005, including the whole of 1990.