The Temptations

The Temptations (also abbreviated as "The Tempts" or "The Temps") are an American Motown singing group whose repertoire has included doo-wop, soul, psychedelia, funk, disco, R&B, and adult contemporary. Formed in Detroit, Michigan in 1960 as The Elgins, The Temptations have always featured five African-American male vocalists/dancers. The group, known for its finely tuned choreography, distinct harmonies, and stylish suits, has been said to be as influential to soul as The Beatles are to rock http://www.freep.com/motownat40/archives/082888mo.htm.

Personnel

For a detailed listing of the various versions of The Temptations, see: Temptations chronology.

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The Primes

aka The Cavaliers

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• Paul Williams (1955 ? 1960)
• Eddie Kendricks (1955 ? 1960)
• Kel Osbourne (1955 ? 1960)
• Wiley Waller (1955 ? 1957)

The Distants

aka Otis Williams & the Distants, Otis Williams & the Siberians and The El Domingoes

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• Otis Williams (1958 ? 1960)
• Elbridge "Al" Bryant (1958 ? 1960)
• James "Pee-Wee" Crawford (1958 ? 1959)
• Vernard Plain (1958 ? 1959)
• Athrur Walton (1958 ? 1959)
• Melvin Franklin (1959 ? 1960)
• Richard Street (1959 ? 1960)
• Albert "Mooch" Harrell (1959 ? 1960)

The Temptations

aka The Elgins

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• Otis Williams (1960 ? present)
• Elbridge "Al" Bryant (1960 ? 1963)
• Melvin Franklin (1960 ? 1994)
• Eddie Kendricks (1960 ? 1971, 1982 reunion)
• Paul Williams (1960 ? 1971)
• David Ruffin (1964 ? 1968, 1982 reunion)
• Dennis Edwards (1968 ?1977, 1980 ? 1984, 1987 - 1989)
• Ricky Owens (1971)
• Richard Street (1971 ? 1992)
• Damon Harris (1971 ? 1975)
• Glenn Leonard (1975 ? 1982)
• Louis Price (1977 ? 1980)
• Ron Tyson (1983 ? present)
• Ali-Ollie Woodson (1984 ? 1987, 1989 -1998)
• Theo Peoples (1992 ? 1998)
• Ray Davis (1994 - 1995)
• Harry McGilberry (1995 - 2003)
• Barrington "Bo" Henderson (1998 - 2003)
• Terry Weeks (1998 - present)
• G.C. Cameron (2003 ? present)
• Joe Herndon (2003 ? present)