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Rock & Roll Hall of FamerCategory: PerformerInducted: 1989Inducted by: Daryl Hall and John OatesNominated: 1989First Eligible: 1987 Ceremony | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Inducted Members: Dennis Edwards Jr., Melvin Franklin, Eddie Kendricks, David Ruffin, Otis Williams and Paul WilliamsSnubbed Members: Damon Harris, Richard StreetInduction Ceremony Songs:
Inducted into Rock Hall Revisited in 1988 (ranked #42) .
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20 comments so far (post your own)Temptations Singer Otis 'Damon' Harris Dead at 62 Posted by Roy on Saturday, 02/23/2013 @ 20:55pm |
That Rolling Stone article could be wrong. Harris was not the one who sang lead on Papa Was A rollin Stone Posted by Roy on Saturday, 02/23/2013 @ 21:09pm |
*****RICHARD STREET of THE TEMPTATIONS***** Posted by Bill G. on Wednesday, 02/27/2013 @ 13:48pm |
http://www.michronicleonline.com/index.php/entertainment/9832-motown-great-richard-street-dead-at-70 Posted by Bill G. on Wednesday, 02/27/2013 @ 13:59pm |
Richard was on such Temptations classics as PAPA WAS A ROLLING STONE (He sang the immortal line "Papa was never much on thinking...talking 'bout saving souls and all the time weechin' DEALIN' IN DIRT...and stealing in the Name of The Lord)", "SUPERSTAR"(Remember How You Got Where You Are), "MASTERPIECE",and other hits. Street was married to The Velvelettes' lead singer Carolyn "Cal" Gill from 1969 to 1983. They have one son, Richard, Jr. Street also has three children from additional relationships named Brandi Chapman, Januari Street, and Brandon Street. Posted by Bill G. on Wednesday, 02/27/2013 @ 14:08pm |
Richard was an original member and lead singer of the pre-Temptations group "THE DISTANTS" where he sang with original members Otis Williams and Melvin Franklin.He left the group before they merged with THE PRIMES (which featured Eddie Kendricks and Paul Williams) to become THE TEMPTATIONS. He was the replacement for original member PAUL WILLIAMS who left the group in 1971 due to alcoholism, health problems and depression. Posted by Bill G. on Wednesday, 02/27/2013 @ 14:15pm |
Saw The Temptations about 3 years ago. Great show. RIP Mr. Street. Posted by Paul in KY on Thursday, 02/28/2013 @ 07:38am |
Turns out I did not se Mr. Street perform, as he had left band by then. Posted by Paul in KY on Thursday, 02/28/2013 @ 10:05am |
Roy, you should definitely watch that Temptations TV movie that came out about 15 yrs ago. They air it on Vh-1 Classic every now and then. Great story about the original lineup. And Bill is correct, Otis is the only surviving member as others were gone too soon. Truth be told I have never heard of Richard Street until now, since he wasn't mentioned in the movie. I don't know why he wouldn't have been nominated Posted by Jason Voigt on Thursday, 02/28/2013 @ 13:38pm |
VH-1 actually aired it just last night . Posted by Bill G. on Thursday, 02/28/2013 @ 15:40pm |
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZd346cQIrI Posted by Bill G. on Thursday, 02/28/2013 @ 19:33pm |
Thanks to their fine tuned choreography, The Temptations were the quintessential male vocal group of the 1960s. Being one of Motown's most elastic acts, they tackled both lush romantic songs and politically charged funk with ease and offered an even finer blend of voices along with stylish moves. Posted by Andrew on Wednesday, 04/24/2013 @ 13:32pm |
If I was to choose the presenters for the 1989 inductees, they would be: Posted by Andrew on Sunday, 01/12/2014 @ 17:18pm |
Rest in Peace Jimmy Ruffin Posted by Joe on Wednesday, 11/19/2014 @ 20:02pm |
Actually, though Jimmy Ruffin was the elder brother of David Ruffin, the Temptations' lead singer, Jimmy himself was never a member. Posted by Joe on Wednesday, 11/19/2014 @ 21:00pm |
Jimmy was considered for the Tempts, but David was a better dancer and showman, so he was chosen for the group instead. Posted by Bill G. on Thursday, 11/20/2014 @ 01:50am |
RIP Dennis Edwards Posted by Roy on Friday, 02/2/2018 @ 17:22pm |
RIP Dennis Edwards. Thank you for all you did for the world of music. Posted by Philip on Friday, 02/2/2018 @ 23:07pm |
Otis Williams turns 79 in October. Posted by Roy on Thursday, 08/13/2020 @ 05:21am |
The first R&R HoF COVID-19 passing? (And I know he's not among the members actually inducted.) Posted by Joe on Tuesday, 09/8/2020 @ 00:03am |
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