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Five-headed soul group from the stable of Motown. In the late sixties The Temptations set the bar high for their competitors: perfect harmonies complemented with a flowing choreography and sharp suits. During the early period (1964-1968) of the band The Temptations were a classic Motown group. The eccentric and selfish behavior of lead singer David Ruffin led to his dismissal. With substitute Dennis… Edwards moved the group more towards funk. The new sound did pioneering hits like Ball Of Confusion (1970) and Papa Was A Rolling Stone (1972). However, the group did moderate to respond to the changing (disco) taste of the general public and also offered a little comfort reunion in 1982. Despite their waning popularity The Temptations influenced many artists after them, especially (neo) soul and R & B groups.more
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