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Overview
The Temptations--Eddie Kendricks, Paul Williams, Otic Williams, Melvin Franklin, and David Ruffin--met the challenge by making themselves the best in the business. They perfected their vocal technique and used costume and dance to create a sexy, elegant stage presence.Their hard work paid off, but success had a price of its own. Drug abuse and arrogance destroyed friendships and force personnel changes. The Temptations also struggled to keep up with changing musical tastes. These setbacks proved to be temporary, however, in a triumphant career that has spanned more than 30 years.
A history of the rhythm and blues group begun by Afro-American musicians in Detroit in 1961 and covering the quintet's early struggles prior to their 1964 hit.
Editorials
School Library Journal
Gr 6 UpWhile chronicling the development of the top-selling musical group, Cox also sheds light on the history of Motown records and the company's influence on the careers of many African-American musicians in the `60s. In a basically conversational though not consistently objective tone, the author explains how the group got together and stresses the struggles, frustrations, and discipline involved in reaching stardom. He also talks about the group's decline caused by drug and ego problems. Despite gradual change in performers, however, the group managed to continue and become significant in the history of recent popular music. A good selection where there is a demand for such information.Renee Steinberg, Fieldstone Middle School, Montvale, NJBook Details
Published
December 31, 1997
Publisher
Chelsea House Publishers
Pages
102
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780791025888