The Temptations

The Temptations are a soul group who emerged during the Motown sound era of the sixties. They and the Four Tops led the new radio-friendly version of soul coming out of Detroit. The Temptations had numerous hit albums. They had numerous hit singles with three being chart-toppers. They helped pioneer "psychedelic soul", a combination of psychedelic rock and soul music. This was also pioneered by Marvin Gaye and the Supremes among others. They have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Despite their success they were inducted their third year of eligibility, a shame. They were a part of the 1998 Super Bowl halftime show. Otis Williams is the only living original member.
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