Was Dennis Edwards a member of the Temptations?
The Temptations
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Did David Ruffin really take the mic from Dennis Edwards?
Indeed, after Ruffin had stolen the microphone, Edwards pretty much ceased to exist. Awkwardly, he floated over to the other Tempts and tried to blend in with them on the background vocals, albeit with no microphone to sing into.
Who was the best lead singer for the Temptations?
In many ways, Paul Williams was the Temptations’ unsung hero. He and Eddie Kendricks were their original lead singers, but when of the Motown group broke worldwide and became soul heroes with “My Girl” in 1964, it was David Ruffin’s voice that rang out.
How long was Dennis Edwards with the Temptations?
Dennis Edwards Jr. Edwards joined the Temptations in 1968, replacing David Ruffin and sang with the group from 1968 to 1976, 1980 to 1984 and 1987 to 1989. In the mid-1980s, he attempted a solo career, scoring a hit in 1984 with “Don’t Look Any Further” (featuring Siedah Garrett).
What temptation killed himself?
Paul Williams
Paul Williams (The Temptations singer)
| Paul Williams | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 2, 1939 Ensley, Alabama, U.S. |
| Origin | Birmingham, Alabama, U.S. |
| Died | August 17, 1973 (aged 34) Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Genres | R&B soul |
Did the Temptations fire David Ruffin?
When he demanded certain privileges not afforded the other members of the group and wanted the group’s name to be changed to David Ruffin and the Temptations (as had been done with Diana Ross and the Supremes), he was officially deemed out of control, and the band fired him in June 1968. …
What happened to the singer David Ruffin?
PHILADELPHIA (AP) _ Temptations singer David Ruffin, whose distinctive baritone was featured on such hits as ″My Girl″ and ″Ain’t Too Proud to Beg,″ died Saturday of an apparent drug overdose, police said. He was 50. Ruffin was pronounced dead at 3:55 a.m. …
What happened to Dennis from The Temptations?
Patrick Fazio reports. The Cook County, Illinois medical examiner’s office has determined that former Temptations lead singer Dennis Edwards died of complications from meningitis. Edwards died last month in Chicago after a long illness. He was 74.