The History of the Temptations
The History of the Temptations
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Eldridge Bryant |
Otis Williams |
Eddie Kendricks |
Melvin Franklin |
Paul Williams |
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1960-1964 |
1960-Current |
1960-1971 |
1960-1995 |
1960-1971 |
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David Ruffin |
Ricky Owens |
Ray Davis |
Richard Street |
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1964-1968 |
1971 |
1995-1996 |
1971-1994 |
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Dennis Edwards |
Damon Harris |
Harry McGillberry |
Theo Peoples |
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1968-1988 (3 stints) |
1971-1975 |
1996-2003 |
1994-1997 |
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Louis Price |
Glenn Leonard |
Joe Herndon |
Terry Weeks |
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1977-1979 |
1975-1983 |
2003-Current |
1997-Current |
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Ali Ollie Woodson |
Ron Tyson |
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1983-1996 (2 stints) |
1983- Current |
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Bo Henderson |
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1996-2003 |
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GC Cameron |
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2003-2007 |
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Bruce Williamson |
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2007-current |
The Temptations One By One
- Otis Williams - Still a member of the Temptations after over 40 years.
- Eldridge Bryant - Died 1975
- Eddie Kendricks - Died 1992
- Melvin Franklin - Died 1995
- Paul Williams - Died 1971
- David Ruffin - Died 1991
- Dennis Edwards - Now leads "Dennis Edwards & the Temptations Revue," the most successful Tempts knock-off group.
- Ricky Owens - Died, year unknown.
- Richard Street - Briefly sang in a group with Woodson and Harris after all left the Tempts. Now performs with "Richard Street's Temptations" and is writing his memoirs. http://www.richardstreet.net/.
- Damon Harris - Currently singing with Dennis Edwards & the Temptations Revue. Damon has been battling prostate cancer survivor and is an advocate for prostate cancer testing. http://www.dhcancerfoundation.com/. He's also working on a new project.
- Glenn Leonard - Now a minister in Texas. Also performs with his group, "The Temptations Experience." http://www.glennleonard.com/.
- Louis Price - Recently appeared as background vocalist on Smokey Robinson's 2004 album, Food For the Spirit.
- Ali Ollie Woodson - Released solo album Right Where I Belong in 2002. Also performs currently with Denni Edwards' Temptations Revue and is a frequent guest vocalist on smooth jazz recordings. http://www.aliolliewoodson.com.
- Ron Tyson - Still a member of the group. Released a solo Christmas album in 2004. http://www.rontyson.com/.
- Theo Peoples - Now a member of the Four Tops. Also released a solo album, Chemistry, in 2004.
- Ray Davis - Died in July 2005.
- Bo Henderson - Released a solo album, Best Kept Secret, in 2003. http://www.barringtonhenderson.com/
- Harry McGillberry - Died April 3, 2006.
- Terry Weeks - Current member of the group.
- Joe Herndon - Group's current bass singer.
- GC Cameron - Former Spinners lead announced in mid-2007 that he was leaving the Temptations after four years in the group. http://www.gccameron.com/
- Bruce Williamson - Current member of the group.


