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The Motown Tragedies I just finished watching The Temptations Story on TV. And I was staggered to find out every single original member of the group, except for Otis Williams has died.  What makes it sadder is that none of them were that old when they died, at the very most they were in their early 50s.
And it's not just the Temptations from the Motown family that have died early; Marvin Gaye, Florence Ballad, Tammi Terrell all died prematurely and I am sure there are others. T | |
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yes very sad. I've seen that Temptations movie countless times, but i've always wondered how the other original members view of the whole experience was, since we only see Otis' point of view of what happened. I think he could have given David Ruffin another chance, but hey we won't ever know what David's point of view was.  I will forever love and miss you...my sweet Prince. | |
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whatsgoingon said: I just finished watching The Temptations Story on TV. And I was staggered to find out every single original member of the group, except for Otis Williams has died.
What makes it sadder is that none of them were that old when they died, at the very most they were in their early 50s.
And it's not just the Temptations from the Motown family that have died early; Marvin Gaye, Florence Ballad, Tammi Terrell all died prematurely and I am sure there are others. T Dennis edwards aint dead..so _hah_ and its Ballard... not Ballad  | |
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Eddie Kendricks
Melvin Franklin David Ruffin Tammi Terrell Rick James Florence Ballard Phillpe wynne ( the Spinners) | |
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IAintTheOne said: whatsgoingon said: I just finished watching The Temptations Story on TV. And I was staggered to find out every single original member of the group, except for Otis Williams has died.
What makes it sadder is that none of them were that old when they died, at the very most they were in their early 50s.
And it's not just the Temptations from the Motown family that have died early; Marvin Gaye, Florence Ballad, Tammi Terrell all died prematurely and I am sure there are others. T Dennis edwards aint dead..so _hah_ and its Ballard... not Ballad Dennis Edwards isn't an ORIGINAL member...Dennis Edwards is like Johnny Gill in New Edition... | |
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PAPAROBBIE said: IAintTheOne said: Dennis edwards aint dead..so _hah_ and its Ballard... not Ballad Dennis Edwards isn't an ORIGINAL member...Dennis Edwards is like Johnny Gill in New Edition... Dennis edwards Joined in about 1966-67 Dennis replaced Ruffin.. | |
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IAintTheOne said: PAPAROBBIE said: Dennis Edwards isn't an ORIGINAL member...Dennis Edwards is like Johnny Gill in New Edition... Dennis edwards Joined in about 1966-67 Dennis replaced Ruffin.. As someone said I was refering to the original members and Dennis Edwards is not an original member, he wasn't in the initial line up. [Edited 4/26/06 9:58am] Others that have died are; Mary Wells Half of the members of the Four Tops [Edited 4/26/06 10:00am] | |
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whatsgoingon said: IAintTheOne said: Dennis edwards Joined in about 1966-67 Dennis replaced Ruffin.. As someone said I was refering to the original members and Dennis Edwards is not an original member, he wasn't in the initial line up. [Edited 4/26/06 9:58am] Others that have died are; Mary Wells Half of the members of the Four Tops [Edited 4/26/06 10:00am] Levi Stubbs had a massive stroke didn't he? I will forever love and miss you...my sweet Prince. | |
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diana ross' real hair is dead... Space for sale... | |
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sosgemini said: diana ross' real hair is dead...
i've notoced that her daughter rocks that same hair style that diana did back during the 80's you look better on your facebook page than you do in person  | |
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IAintTheOne said: Eddie Kendricks
Melvin Franklin David Ruffin Tammi Terrell Rick James Florence Ballard Phillpe wynne ( the Spinners) What about Paul Williams, an O.G. member of the Temptations as well???? Then you got Lawrence Payton & Obie Benson of the Four Tops. | |
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MARVIN!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?
MARVIN GAYE!!!!! OOOOOWWWWW!!!!! Woo!!!! Woo!!!!! Rest In Peace Marvin Gaye!!!!! | |
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missfee said: whatsgoingon said: As someone said I was refering to the original members and Dennis Edwards is not an original member, he wasn't in the initial line up. [Edited 4/26/06 9:58am] Others that have died are; Mary Wells Half of the members of the Four Tops [Edited 4/26/06 10:00am] Levi Stubbs had a massive stroke didn't he? | |
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It's tragic that Lil Michael Jackson of the Jackson 5 disappeared the way he did. Lost without a trace. So sad, man. So sad.I'm sick and tired of the Prince fans being sick and tired of the Prince fans that are sick and tired! | |
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Okay, nobody in Boyz II Men has died, but DAAAAMMN, they fell off so bad. | |
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Adisa said: It's tragic that Lil Michael Jackson of the Jackson 5 disappeared the way he did. Lost without a trace.
So sad, man. So sad.It's also tragic that Jermaine Jackson didn't capture the same success as Michael as a solo artist. | |
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Prospect said: Okay, nobody in Boyz II Men has died, but DAAAAMMN, they fell off so bad.
i have to agree with you on this  I will forever love and miss you...my sweet Prince. | |
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