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.
It s a diamond milestone for one of Detroit s iconic music acts.
The Temptations have announced a year-long 60th anniversary celebration that will include a host of activity, including music releases, a video series and a planned return to live performing. More projects will be announced in coming weeks.
Additionally, the commemorative hit show Ain t Too Proud is set for its Broadway return Oct. 16, along with a Detroit debut at the Fisher Theatre in August 2022. (The Detroit run was scheduled for summer 2020 but delayed amid the pandemic.)
It was 60 years ago Saturday that Otis Williams, Paul Williams, Eddie Kendricks, Melvin Franklin and Elbridge Bryant signed a deal with Berry Gordy and Motown Records, two months after auditioning for the label as the Elgins.
/PRNewswire/ Motown/UMe is pleased to announce the kickoff of the 60th Anniversary celebration of the legendary, Grammy Award-Winning Temptations. The.