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David Melvin English, better known by the stage name Melvin Franklin or his nickname "Blue", was an American bass singer. Franklin was best known for his role as a founding member of Motown singing gr
Franklin in 1964
Franklin at Kansas State University in 1971
Paul Williams was an American baritone singer. He was noted for being one of the founding members and the original lead singer of the Motown group the Temptations. Personal problems and failing health
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…Records. By 1960, the Distants had been reduced to a trio after Street left the group. After losing the Distants name, the remaining members aligned with Paul Williams and Eddie Kendricks to form the Elgins. In March 1961, the Elgins signed with Motown Records under a new name: The Temptations. As a member of the…
Williams in 1964
Williams performs with the Temptations on The Ed Sullivan Show, 1969