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no he was not a original member of The Temptations he replaced david ruffin in 1968

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He has had many wives, and has around 9 kids. Only one is a boy. His current and most recent wife's name is Brenda.

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No, he replaced David Ruffin.

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Was Nate Evans an original member of the Temptations?

no


Who was the last original member of the group temptations?

The latest member of The Temptations who died recently was Richard Street, who passed away on February 27, 2013.


How many of the real tempations still alive out the music group?

None of the original Temptations is alive. There are two groups who tour - one is called "The Temptations" and one is called "The Temptations Revue". There is one member in "The Temptations" who was a replacement for an oringal Temptation.


How old are the temptations original members?

the original Classic Five Temptations are now Dead. as Otis Williams is the Last Surviving member at 82 years ago As of January 2nd 2024


How did blue from the temptations die?

Paul Williams shot himself in the head, August 17th 1973. Correction: There were three main lead singers of The Temptations: 1st Lead Singer, Eddie Kendrick(s)--died of lung cancer in 1992 2nd Lead Singer, replacing Elbridge "Al" Bryant, David Ruffin--died of cocaine overdose in 1991 3rd Lead Singer, replacing Paul Williams, Dennis Edwards--still alive as of 3/05/2011 Otis Williams, who formed the Temptations, was never considered a lead singer. Paul Williams, an original member, also was not a lead singer. Eddie Kendrick was Paul's best friend and was offered the lead singer role. His condition in joining the group, then known as the Elgins, was to have Paul as a member of the group, as well. There were other lead singers that came in and out of the group, including Richard Street, who had been with the Distants before joining the Monitors. The "Classic 5" known Temptations are Otis Williams, Melvin Franklin, Eddie Kendrick, Paul Williams and David Ruffin. Dennis Edwards became lead singer only after Eddie Kendrick's departure.

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Was Nate Evans an original member of the Temptations?

no


Who was the last original member of the group temptations?

The latest member of The Temptations who died recently was Richard Street, who passed away on February 27, 2013.


How many of the real tempations still alive out the music group?

None of the original Temptations is alive. There are two groups who tour - one is called "The Temptations" and one is called "The Temptations Revue". There is one member in "The Temptations" who was a replacement for an oringal Temptation.


How old are the temptations original members?

the original Classic Five Temptations are now Dead. as Otis Williams is the Last Surviving member at 82 years ago As of January 2nd 2024


How did blue from the temptations die?

Paul Williams shot himself in the head, August 17th 1973. Correction: There were three main lead singers of The Temptations: 1st Lead Singer, Eddie Kendrick(s)--died of lung cancer in 1992 2nd Lead Singer, replacing Elbridge "Al" Bryant, David Ruffin--died of cocaine overdose in 1991 3rd Lead Singer, replacing Paul Williams, Dennis Edwards--still alive as of 3/05/2011 Otis Williams, who formed the Temptations, was never considered a lead singer. Paul Williams, an original member, also was not a lead singer. Eddie Kendrick was Paul's best friend and was offered the lead singer role. His condition in joining the group, then known as the Elgins, was to have Paul as a member of the group, as well. There were other lead singers that came in and out of the group, including Richard Street, who had been with the Distants before joining the Monitors. The "Classic 5" known Temptations are Otis Williams, Melvin Franklin, Eddie Kendrick, Paul Williams and David Ruffin. Dennis Edwards became lead singer only after Eddie Kendrick's departure.


Did Otis Williams die?

no He is the only original member of the Temptations still alive.


What group member's are still living from the temptations?

Otis Williams


Is the Otis William's with the group Temps now the original Otis to my understanding he is not and that the original Temp Otis is now call PW Williams is this true he wrote the book?

Otis Williams is the last orginial member of the temptations. He still proforms with the Temptations and is the writer of the book the Temtations. Paul Williams was a member of the tempations from 1961 to 1971. He left the group because of health issues.( Sickle Cell Anemia) He died on August 17th 1973.


Who was the Member of Parliament for Wolverhampton South West in 2001?

Dennis Turner (born August 26, 1942) succeeded Robert Edwards as the second Member of Parliament for Wolverhampton South East, serving between 1987 and 2005, including the whole of 2001.


Who was the Member of Parliament for Wolverhampton South East in 1988?

Dennis Turner (born August 26, 1942) succeeded Robert Edwards as the second Member of Parliament for Wolverhampton South East, serving between 1987 and 2005, including the whole of 1988.


Who was the Member of Parliament for Wolverhampton South East in 1989?

Dennis Turner (born August 26, 1942) succeeded Robert Edwards as the second Member of Parliament for Wolverhampton South East, serving between 1987 and 2005, including the whole of 1989.


Who was the Member of Parliament for Wolverhampton South East in 1990?

Dennis Turner (born August 26, 1942) succeeded Robert Edwards as the second Member of Parliament for Wolverhampton South East, serving between 1987 and 2005, including the whole of 1990.