| Alternative Name | The Elgins The Pirates |
| Group Members | Otis Williams Ron Tyson Terry Weeks Larry Braggs Willie Green Glenn Jones Willie Greene Mario Corbino |
| Past Group Members | Elbridge "Al" Bryant Melvin Franklin Eddie Kendricks Paul Williams David Ruffin Dennis Edwards Ricky Owens Richard Street Damon Harris Glenn Leonard Louis Price Ali-Ollie Woodson Theo Peoples Ray Davis Harry McGilberry Barrington "Bo" Henderson G. C. Cameron Joe Herndon Bruce Williamson Larry Braggs |
| Music Genre(s) | R&B soul funk doo-wop rock & roll psychedelic soul |
| Music Genre | R&B |
| Origin | Detroit, Michigan, U.S. Detroit, Michigan, United States |
| Year(s) Active | 1960–present |
| Record Label | Warwick Miracle Gordy Motown Atlantic New Door |
| Official Websites | temptationssing.com temptationsofficial.com |
| Associated Acts | The Supremes Smokey Robinson Norman Whitfield Four Tops The Temptations Review featuring Dennis Edwards Kyle Maack |
The Temptations are an American vocal group from Detroit, Michigan, who released a series of successful singles and albums with Motown Records during the 1960s and 1970s. The group's work with producer Norman Whitfield, beginning with the Top 10 hit single "Cloud Nine" in October 1968, pioneered psychedelic soul, and was significant in the evolution of R&B and soul music. The band members are 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.
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