The “Classic” Temptations were David Ruffin, Otis Williams, Paul Williams, Eddie Kendricks and Melvin Franklin (David English). After David Ruffin left, he was replaced by Dennis Edwards. After Eddie Kendricks left he was replaced by Damon Harris. When Paul died, Richard Street was added. Along the way, there were other tremendously talented men that Otis brought in, not the least of which were Glenn Leonard, Ron Tyson, Theo People’s and the incomparable Ali-Ollie Woodson. There were others too, including G.C. Cameron.
Otis Williams brought the group together and was the self proclaimed leader
David Ruffin usually was the lead vocal (My Girl Etc), until the group reformed(ball of confusion)
There was not really a lead singer.
Tommy ?
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Otis Williams
None of the original Temptations is alive. There are two groups who tour - one is called "The Temptations" and one is called "The Temptations Revue". There is one member in "The Temptations" who was a replacement for an oringal Temptation.
Melvin Franklin had rheumatoid arthritis in 1969.
I was just asking myself that question while I was listening to some greatest hits of The Temptations. I thought to have recognized his voice in at least one song : "(I know) I'm losing you". Did some research and yes he was a member of The Temptations, but did some great solo work besides and after I guess...
no
Otis Williams
None of the original Temptations is alive. There are two groups who tour - one is called "The Temptations" and one is called "The Temptations Revue". There is one member in "The Temptations" who was a replacement for an oringal Temptation.
Melvin Franklin had rheumatoid arthritis in 1969.
Melvin Franklin a.k.a. "Blue"
I was just asking myself that question while I was listening to some greatest hits of The Temptations. I thought to have recognized his voice in at least one song : "(I know) I'm losing you". Did some research and yes he was a member of The Temptations, but did some great solo work besides and after I guess...
The latest member of The Temptations who died recently was Richard Street, who passed away on February 27, 2013.
no he was not a original member of the temptations he replaced david ruffin in 1968
The Temptations Do The Temptations was created on 1976-08-16.
the original Classic Five Temptations are now Dead. as Otis Williams is the Last Surviving member at 82 years ago As of January 2nd 2024
I couldn't find any record of a Riley Inge singing with the Temptations or any version of the Temptations. The only association mentioned was that on Mr Inge's own promotional material. Perhaps he used a different name before? I could find no mention of a Riley Inge in any entertainment context prior to his work in Vancouver.
no He is the only original member of the Temptations still alive.