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Friday | Azcentral.com north phoenix

Spotlight on Otis Williams

Despite the 44 years since My Girl ruled the airwaves, the Temptations choreography and harmonies still impress.

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Related Topix: Drama, The Temptations, Music!, Soul

Thu Oct 02, 2008

Laughlin Entertainer

Temptations, Four Tops in Concert at Aquarius

It's not everyday audience members have the opportunity to experience American music history in the flesh.

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Related Topix: Soul, The Temptations, The Four Tops, Music!, Drama, David Ruffin, Eddie Kendricks

Sun Aug 24, 2008

CFRB

Otis Williams Says U...

Otis Williams says that after two successful covers collections, the Temptations are looking forward to record an R&B album of all-new compositions.

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Related Topix: Soul, The Temptations, Music!, Drama

Thu Aug 21, 2008

The Press-Enterprise

Four Tops and Tempations team up for San Manuel concert

When Otis Williams and Abdul "Duke" Fakir decided to go into the music business, neither one expected their respective groups to last forever.

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Related Topix: Las Vegas, NV, The Four Tops, Soul, Motown, The Temptations, Music, Entertainment

Mon Jun 30, 2008

Flint Township/Swartz Creek Advance

'How sweet it is'; Temptations excited to perform in Michigan; Show...

Even after almost 50 years in the music business, Otis Williams of the Temptations doesn't take anything for granted.

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Related Topix: The Four Tops, Soul, The Temptations, Music!, Drama, Williams, Classical, Entertainment

Fri Jun 27, 2008

Chicago Sun-Times

Only original member of the Temptations sues group for using the name

They charged $85 a ticket for a New Year's Eve bash featuring the Temptations at Skokie's North Shore Center for the Performing Arts.

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Related Topix: Skokie, IL, Drama, The Temptations, Music!, Soul, Chicago Metro, Music, Entertainment

Fri May 09, 2008

Des Moines Register

Cool show alert: Williams, Temptations play Hoyt Sherman Place

“But now our shows are 80 or 90 minutes long.”

WHO: The Temptations WHEN: 7 p.m. Sunday WHERE: Hoyt Sherman Place, 1501 Woodland Ave. via Des Moines Register

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Related Topix: Drama, The Temptations, Music!, Soul

Thu May 01, 2008

RecordNET

Motown forever

“When I get off the horse, that horse will be bone.”

To Otis Williams, the Motown Sound's timeless quality is no big mystery. "Well, it's the music," said Williams, a founding member of the Temptations. via RecordNET

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Related Topix: The Four Tops, Soul, Stockton, CA, San Joaquin County, CA

Fri Apr 11, 2008

Online Sun

Otis on booze, egos, drugs

“It's wonderful to be mentioned in the same breath. "They were such a phenomenon. They changed music entirely and Motown also changed music and got acceptance worldwide.”

IT'S a rock and roll tale of alcoholism, egos, drugs, bust-ups and early death and it's not about lairy, long-haired hellraisers like the Ramones. via Online Sun

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Related Topix: Punk, The Ramones, Soul, Motown

Mon Mar 17, 2008

News Press

Let your imagination run away with Temptations

“I had been talking to our manager and these are all the songs we grew up on and we thought it would be great to combine them into this one album.”

The Temptations have 48 studio albums to their credit, have been in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame since 1989 and enjoy a legacy of almost 90 hits that extends back to 1962. via News Press

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Related Topix: Drama, The Temptations, Music!, Soul, The Four Tops

Fri Mar 14, 2008

Arizona Daily Star

R&B legends coming to Desert Diamond

“I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch)”

It must be tough touring with a legendary music group when you're the only original member left. via Arizona Daily Star

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Related Topix: Music!, Drama, The Temptations, Soul, The Four Tops, V.I.P., Pop/Rock

Tue Feb 19, 2008

Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Little Richard gets standing ovation

“We've done some shows together”

Little Richard got a standing ovation at the Ryman Auditorium - and he didn't even perform. via Fort Worth Star-Telegram

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Related Topix: Little Richard, Rock-N-Roll, Entertainment, Drama, The Temptations, Music!, Macon, GA

Sun Feb 17, 2008

Chattanooga Times Free Press

Temptations, Four Tops bring Motown soul

“Like I always tell people, no one man is greater than the sum total, and the sum total is that 11-letter word: Temptations”

Otis Williams, founding member of the '60s doo wop group The Temptations talks about why he thinks music today sounds artificial. via Chattanooga Times Free Press

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Related Topix: Melvin Franklin, Eddie Kendricks, Motown, Soul, The Four Tops, Drama, The Temptations, Music!

Fri Feb 15, 2008

PittsburghLIVE.com

Singer hopes Temptations will touch hearts for years to come

“I'll be the first to admit that I hate change”

More than 40 years later, he still has sunshine on a cloudy day. And for 66-year-old Otis Williams, the only original living member of The Temptations, the forecast for the future looks great. via PittsburghLIVE.com

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Related Topix: Soul, Drama, The Temptations, Music!

Wed Feb 13, 2008

ABC News

Celebrating Black History Through Music

“The music of the Temptations has given countless Americans sunshine on a cloudy day - and we can't help ourselves from loving them”

Motown sensations the Temptations joined President George W. Bush in the White House yesterday, to help celebrate National Black History Month. via ABC News

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Related Topix: George Bush, Soul, The Temptations, US News, Music!, Drama, Entertainment

Thu Jan 17, 2008

Las Vegas Review Journal

Mike Weatherford: Oldies revue put on ice temporarily

“We try to stop every infringement, but it's difficult to track down or sue these groups when they play single engagements all around the country”

A preliminary injunction issued in Los Angeles last week put a temporary stop to a Sahara oldies revue that includes former members of The Temptations. via Las Vegas Review Journal

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Related Topix: Oldies, The Platters, Las Vegas, NV, Drama, The Temptations, Music!

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