The genesis and magnitude of their greatness is one of the most extraordinary stories of the 20th and 21st centuries. The temptations, american vocal group noted for their smooth harmonies and intricate choreography Recording primarily for motown records, they were among the most popular performers of soul music in the 1960s and ’70s. For nearly six decades, the temptations have reigned as one of popular music’s most beloved and successful groups worldwide, lauded by billboard in 2017 as the number one r&b artist of all time. The primes, a trio which includes eddie kendricks and paul williams, and the distants, a quintet whose members include otis williams, melvin franklin and elbridge “al” bryant. The temptations are an american vocal group who released a series of successful singles and albums with motown records during the 1960s and 1970s.
Formed in 1960, the temptations were one of the most successful male, african american vocal groups of the 1960s Known for their distinct harmonies, choreography and wardrobes, they were highly influential in the evolution of r&b and soul music.
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