"Motown music is coming together with classical ballet," said Terry. "The fact that this music is still so timely - listen to 'Higher Ground' and you watch their performance, and it’s just so moving."
To celebrate The Temptations’ 60th anniversary, Motown/UMe announced the kickoff of a yearlong tribute to one of the most revered and prolific musical institutions in history.
Motown/UMe announced the kickoff of the 60th Anniversary celebration of the legendary, Grammy Award-Winning Temptations.
The Temptations are one of the most revered and prolific musical institutions of all time. Motown luminaries, The Temptations, are today, one of the most iconic, bestselling brands in the entertainment world.
With Otis Williams, the founding and sole surviving member of The Temptations, their popularity is ever-increasing and their track record of continuing to sell decades worth of history-making music is breathtaking.
The Temptations signed their first contract with Motown on May 15, 1961. The members of the group at the time of the initial contract signing with Motown consisted of Otis Williams, Paul Williams, Eddie Kendricks, Melvin Franklin and Elbridge Bryant.
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Today marks the 60th anniversary of the day that the legendary vocal group
The Temptations signed their first contract with Motown Records, and to commemorate the milestone, the label is launching a yearlong celebration that will include various releases, events and more.
During the celebration, which will run through June 2022, The Temptations plan to mount national and international tours, release an anniversary album and launch a new video series. In addition, the Broadway musical
Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations is scheduled to re-open on October 16, last surviving original Temptation
Otis Williams celebrates his 80th birthday on October 30 and other special events also are in the works.