Post by Queenie on May 2, 2004 15:54:02 GMT -5
Then came a series of acclaimed records:
Then in the nineties, another Temptations explosion
FOR LOVERS ONLY, a collection of love standards, termed an instant classic by critics, remains among the most cherished of all Temptations recordings.
PHOENIX RISING, went through the roof, a platinum-plus mega-hit featuring “Stay,” the Narada Michael Walden produced song that topped the charts.
EAR RESISTIBLE nailed a Grammy and legion of new fans.
AWESOME, released in 2001 is The Temptations at their freshest, strongest, and most appealing.
The current lineup consists of: Otis Williams, Terry Weeks, G.C. Cameron, Ron Tyson and Harry McGilberry, Jr. and soon leaving Harry more
“The more we change,” says veteran Ron Tyson “the more we stay true to ourselves. We’re about singing straight-up soul. It’s a style that will live on forever.”
“The Temps have always been known for great lead singers,” says Williams, “Today, we have three of the greatest leads in the proud history of the group.”
The soaring voice of Ron Tyson, perhaps the best high tenor in the business.
Terry Weeks, who grew up in Alabama and spent eight years in the Air Force before his makeshift audition for Otis on a Hollywood street corner, whose smooth textures and tones, expresses an extraordinary full range of feelings.
Newest member G.C. Cameron’s discography spans three decades and reflects the influence of his musical mentors, Sam Cooke and Curtis Mayfield. His musical roots can be traced to rural Mississippi, where his was born and raised. The front man for the Motown group, The Spinners for many years, and later a Motown solo artist, he brings an artistry of creativity to the group.
“Harmony goes deep,” says Harry McGilberry, Jr., the brilliant bass vocalist from Philly who replaced the legendary Melvin Franklin in 1996. “It’s more than vocal harmony. We’re talking about spiritual harmony as well.”
“Our challenge,” says Williams, “is to live in the present while respecting the past. Our past is filled with riches only a fool would discard. At the same time, we thrive on competition. As a Motowner, I grew up in the most competitive musical atmosphere imaginable. But we also understand that for a group with history, no matter how glorious that history might be, reinvention is the name of the game.”
“When I tell people we are God’s group,” says Otis, a remarkably modest man, “I don’t mean it arrogantly It’s just that we have been tested time and again and keep coming back. We have suffered the death of so many legendary singers…Paul Williams, David Ruffin, Eddie Kendricks, Melvin Franklin. Others like Dennis Edwards, Richard Street, Ali-Olli Woodson and Theo Peoples have left, and yet our unity is tighter, our sound brighter and our popularity greater. Someone has watched over this group. Someone has protected our integrity. Someone has said…just go on singing and it’ll get better.”
Harry McGilberry Bass singer for the temptations was let go not long after Henderson left the temptations. Now in Harry McGilberry’s place singing bass is former Spaniel Joe Herndon In the Spring of May 2004 the newly revamped Temptations will be releasing their New CD Titled LEGACY
And so THE TEMPTATIONS go on…and on…and on…
Then in the nineties, another Temptations explosion
FOR LOVERS ONLY, a collection of love standards, termed an instant classic by critics, remains among the most cherished of all Temptations recordings.
PHOENIX RISING, went through the roof, a platinum-plus mega-hit featuring “Stay,” the Narada Michael Walden produced song that topped the charts.
EAR RESISTIBLE nailed a Grammy and legion of new fans.
AWESOME, released in 2001 is The Temptations at their freshest, strongest, and most appealing.
The current lineup consists of: Otis Williams, Terry Weeks, G.C. Cameron, Ron Tyson and Harry McGilberry, Jr. and soon leaving Harry more
“The more we change,” says veteran Ron Tyson “the more we stay true to ourselves. We’re about singing straight-up soul. It’s a style that will live on forever.”
“The Temps have always been known for great lead singers,” says Williams, “Today, we have three of the greatest leads in the proud history of the group.”
The soaring voice of Ron Tyson, perhaps the best high tenor in the business.
Terry Weeks, who grew up in Alabama and spent eight years in the Air Force before his makeshift audition for Otis on a Hollywood street corner, whose smooth textures and tones, expresses an extraordinary full range of feelings.
Newest member G.C. Cameron’s discography spans three decades and reflects the influence of his musical mentors, Sam Cooke and Curtis Mayfield. His musical roots can be traced to rural Mississippi, where his was born and raised. The front man for the Motown group, The Spinners for many years, and later a Motown solo artist, he brings an artistry of creativity to the group.
“Harmony goes deep,” says Harry McGilberry, Jr., the brilliant bass vocalist from Philly who replaced the legendary Melvin Franklin in 1996. “It’s more than vocal harmony. We’re talking about spiritual harmony as well.”
“Our challenge,” says Williams, “is to live in the present while respecting the past. Our past is filled with riches only a fool would discard. At the same time, we thrive on competition. As a Motowner, I grew up in the most competitive musical atmosphere imaginable. But we also understand that for a group with history, no matter how glorious that history might be, reinvention is the name of the game.”
“When I tell people we are God’s group,” says Otis, a remarkably modest man, “I don’t mean it arrogantly It’s just that we have been tested time and again and keep coming back. We have suffered the death of so many legendary singers…Paul Williams, David Ruffin, Eddie Kendricks, Melvin Franklin. Others like Dennis Edwards, Richard Street, Ali-Olli Woodson and Theo Peoples have left, and yet our unity is tighter, our sound brighter and our popularity greater. Someone has watched over this group. Someone has protected our integrity. Someone has said…just go on singing and it’ll get better.”
Harry McGilberry Bass singer for the temptations was let go not long after Henderson left the temptations. Now in Harry McGilberry’s place singing bass is former Spaniel Joe Herndon In the Spring of May 2004 the newly revamped Temptations will be releasing their New CD Titled LEGACY
And so THE TEMPTATIONS go on…and on…and on…
A great many of these people have just become Tempts fans since the mini series. I have read a lot on other boards where they regard Otis as the begin all and end all of The Temptations. They think just like Otis...because he has 'the name' that his group is 'real!' Sorry, Otis...but the 'real' Temptations are all deceased. I would say that Otis is a lucky man just to be able to hang on to the name...the talent doesn't necessarily go hand in hand with the name!