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Post by Queenie on Dec 7, 2003 16:55:09 GMT -5
Since Smokey Robinson penned the Tempts first big hit, did David every talk about him in regards of Barry financial practice to the groups.
Reason for the question, I read an article in cyberspace that BG paid each member of the Tempts 500 a week when he collects 1500 a week. Now I understand why David will not show up for performances if he was paying me 500 a week I would have a problem with the finances.
Getting back to Smokey Robinson any one knows if Smokey kept his relationships with the classic 5 as being business rather than pleasure?
In O's movie, Smokey Robinson sung "My buddy" at Melvin's burial site, now that got me thinking how close was Smokey Robinson to O.
On a final note: Did Smokey attended any of the other members’ funerals (Paul, David and Eddie)?
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Post by molly on Dec 8, 2003 9:38:44 GMT -5
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Post by Kas on Dec 8, 2003 10:09:03 GMT -5
Since you are on the subject of funerals. I want to, Molly or anyone who can answer - Did Otis actually attend Eddie's funeral?
There are conflicts. Otis says he "traveled to Alabama", and he described the "atmosphere." But I thought I read that the family did not want him there. Now I think in Tony's book - Tony was not wanted at Eddie's funeral. So maybe that's the mix-up??
Does anyone know the real deal??
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Post by Common on Dec 8, 2003 11:35:36 GMT -5
Hello NewDavid- I've never heard Smokey say anything negative about David. I guess he just wants to remain neutral in the whole Tempts saga. And you know, Smokey is not going to say anything about his buddy, BG. I really wouldn't expect him to.
I think Smokey was there at David's funeral. I'd have to check out the footage I have to be sure.
Kas- I've never read in Tony's book that he was not allowed at Eddie's funeral. Remember, Tony's book came out before Eddie died. Anyway, from what I heard, Tony did get to say goodbye to Eddie privately. As for O, maybe the other posters could give some insight into that.
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Post by molly on Dec 8, 2003 11:37:21 GMT -5
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