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The Temptations may refer to at least two groups

1. The Temptations are an American Motown singing group whose repertoire has included doo-wop, soul, psychedelia, funk, disco, rnb, and adult contemporary. Formed in Detroit, Michigan in 1960 as The Elgins. The group, known for its finely tuned choreography, distinct harmonies, and stylish suits, has been said to be as influential to soul as The Beatles are to rock. Having sold an estimated 22 million albums by 1982, The Temptations are one of the most successful groups in black music history and were the definitive male vocal group of the 1960s. In addition, they have the second-longest tenure on Motown (behind Stevie Wonder), as they were with the label for a total of 40 years: 16 years from 1961 to 1977, and 24 more from 1980 to 2004 (from 1977 to 1980, they were signed to Atlantic Records). As of 2005, The Temptations continue to perform for Universal Records with only one original member, founder Otis Williams, in its lineup.

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Otis Williams
since 1960 Unknown
Melvin Franklin
since 1961 till 1994 Unknown
Terry Weeks
since 1997 lib/muslib/membership_type_11
Dennis Edwards
since 1968 till 1977 Unknown
since 1980 till 1984 Unknown
since 1987 till 1989 Unknown
Richard Street
since 1971 till 1993 Unknown
Jack Cooper
since 1995 till 2013 lib/muslib/membership_type_16
Paul Williams
since 1960 till 1971 Unknown
Ali Ollie Woodson
since 1984 till 1986 Unknown
since 1988 till 1996 Unknown
Damon Harris
since 1971 till 1975 Unknown
Elbridge Bryant
since 1960 till 1963
David Ruffin
till 1968 Unknown
Eddie Kendricks
till 1971 Unknown
Ron Tyson
Unknown
David Sea
Unknown
Nate Evans
Unknown

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