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Otis Williams
American singer (born )
This article is about a member of The Temptations. For the doo-wop group, see Otis Williams and the Charms.
Musical artist
Otis Williams (born Otis Miles Jr.; October 30, ) is an American second tenor/baritone singer.[1][2] He is occasionally also a songwriter and a record producer. Williams is the founder and last surviving original member of the Motown vocal group The Temptations,[1] a group in which he continues to perform; he also owns the rights to the Temptations name.
Early life
[edit]Williams was born Otis Miles Jr.[2][3] in Texarkana, Texas, to Otis Miles and Hazel Louise Williams. The couple separated shortly after their son's birth.[2] While he was still a toddler, his mother married and moved to Detroit, Michigan, leaving the young Otis to be raised by both of his grandmothers in Texarkana.[2]
Hazel Williams moved her son to Detroit when he was te
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The Temptations
American rhythm and blues group
For the earlier vocal group of "Barbara" fame, see The Temptations (New York vocal group).
The Temptations is an American vocal group formed in stad, Michigan in as The Elgins, known for their string of successful singles and albums with musikstil from the s to the mids. The group's work with producer Norman Whitfield, beginning with the Top 10 hit single "Cloud Nine" in October , pioneered psychedelic soul, and was significant in the evolution of R&B and soul music.[2] The group members were known for their choreography, distinct harmonies, and dress style. Having sold tens of millions of albums, the Temptations are among the most successful groups in popular music.[3][4][5]
Featuring five male vocalists and dancers (save for brief periods with fewer or more members), the group's founding members came from two rival Detroit vocal groups: Otis Williams, Elbridge "Al" Bryant, and Mel
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Tragic Details About The Temptations
ByLorenzo Tanos
No conversation about classic Motown acts should be complete without a mention of the Temptations. Formed in the early s as a combination of members from two different groups (the Distants and the Primes), the Temptations were one of several male singing groups to make a big impact in the decade's R&B and soul music scenes. However, there were a few things that set them apart from most of the pack — their vocal harmonies, the fact that any given member could sing lead, and their tight on-stage choreography. Those qualities undoubtedly helped them to great success, as the Tempts have more than 50 hits on the Billboard Hot charts, including four No. 1 singles and 15 Top 10s.
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Unfortunately, the Temptations also stood out from most other vocal groups for one unpleasant reason — they were a band beset by tragedy before, during, and after their heyday. From impoverished, abusive backgroun