The Temptations News and Photos

Michael Bialas: Hangout, Day 2: Tom Petty and the Tontons Aren't That Far Apart

Sun, May 19 2013 8:10pm - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

The pride of Gainesville, Florida, Petty had sort of the home-field advantage Saturday night on the Hangout Stage, playing just one state over and practically a direct Interstate-10 shot from Heartbreakers territory.

Five Good Covers: I Want You Back (The Jackson 5)

Fri, May 17 2013 9:18pm - Source: Cover Me

Five Good Covers presents five cross-genre reinterpretations of an oft-covered song.

30 Years Ago: Michael Jackson Moonwalked

Mon, March 25 2013 1:21pm - Source: Rolling Stone

Thirty years ago tonight, the world first saw Michael Jackson moonwalk.

Under the Motown covers

Wed, March 13 2013 2:54am - Source: Am, Then FM

Was there ever a record company better at getting mileage out of its songs as Motown?

Berry Gordy to Receive Pioneer Award From Songwriters Hall of Fame

Tue, March 12 2013 12:22pm - Source: Rolling Stone

Gordy will receive the award at the group's induction dinner June 13th in New York. "Berry Gordy is an innovator and a visionary," Jimmy Webb, chairman of the Songwriters Hall of Fame, said in a statement announcing the honor.

Berry Gordy Gearing Up For 'Motown: The Musical' Premiere

Mon, March 11 2013 3:21pm - Source: The BoomBox

For Berry Gordy, conquering Broadway is the next - and by his own admission, last - major milestone of a magical, musical career.

Smokey Robinson & The Miracles Co-Founder Bobby Rogers Dead at Age 73

Mon, March 04 2013 7:20pm - Source: The BoomBox

Bobby Rogers, a founding member of Motown group The Miracles and a songwriting collaborator with Smokey Robinson, died Sunday at his suburban Detroit home.

Gary Clark Jr - Blak And Blu (Album Review)

Fri, March 01 2013 3:55pm - Source: Stereoboard

Let's get one thing clear; Gary Clark Jr is not the saviour of the blues.

Temptations singer Richard Street dies from blood clot aged 70

Thu, February 28 2013 6:51pm - Source: The Independent - Music

Cindy Street said her husband died on yesterday at St. Rose Dominican Hospital suffering from a blood clot in his lung.

Richard Street of The Temptations Dead at Age 70

Thu, February 28 2013 4:18pm - Source: The BoomBox

Richard Street, a member of legendary Motown Records group The Temptations , died early Wednesday morning (Feb. 27) at a hospital in Las Vegas.

Richard Street the second Temptation to die in fortnight

Thu, February 28 2013 5:52am - Source: Music-News.com

Richard Street, a 22-year veteran of the Temptations, died in Las Vegas earlier today after a short hospital stay.

Damon Harris of The Temptations Dead at Age 62

Tue, February 26 2013 4:42pm - Source: The BoomBox

Otis "Damon" Harris, of the venerable Motown group The Temptations has died.

Damon Harris of The Temptations loses cancer battle

Mon, February 25 2013 4:43am - Source: Music-News.com

Damon Harris, who had a short but very fruitful tenure with The Temptations in the early 70Œs, died last Monday (February 18) after a fourteen-year fight with prostate cancer.

‘Motown: The Musical' Begin Rehearsals

Fri, February 08 2013 4:10pm - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

Motown founder Berry Gordy Jr. watched with approval on Thursday as the cast of upcoming Broadway show "Motown: The Musical" tore through the storied record label's hits at a 42nd Street rehearsal studio.

Soul Serenade: The Elgins, “Heaven Must Have Sent You”

Thu, January 10 2013 12:40pm - Source: Pop Dose

The group was formed with the name the Elgins.

I'm Ready: Mud Morganfield

Tue, December 18 2012 4:30pm - Source: ClashMusic.com

Muddy Waters is known to the world as 'The Father Of Chicago Blues', but to Larry 'Mud' Morganfield he was known simply as Pops. Muddy's eldest son grew up in the shadow of his father's indomitable spirit - an original voice of the Delta that electrified the blues on the South Side of Chicago, then introduced it to the world - but is now finally stepping out to pick up his inheritance.

On This Day In History.. Marvin Gaye Had His First Hit Go #1

Fri, December 14 2012 5:32pm - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

Marvin Gaye scored his first #1 hit with "I Heard It Through The Grapevine."

David Ruffin’s Rant From “The Temptations” Probably Inspired Kobe Bryant

Tue, October 23 2012 10:54pm - Source: The Smocking Section

David Ruffin's legacy is firmly planted as one where talents were only overmatched by demons and whether or not the controversial Temptation ever truly reached his full potential.

Ne-Yo Claims Today's Stars Can't Emulate Timelessness Of Motown Greats

Wed, October 10 2012 11:18am - Source: Stereoboard

American R&B singer-songwriter Ne-Yo has claimed that the modern stars of today - such as eccentric pop superstar Lady Gaga - wont stand the test of time, like those who formed part of the legendary Motown Recordings.

The #1 Albums: “TCB” by the Supremes and the Temptations

Fri, October 05 2012 12:27am - Source: Pop Dose

Over the years, certain television programs became iconic because of their historical value—the Beatles on The Ed Sullivan Show , Elvis Presley's 1968 "comeback" special, Nirvana on MTV Unplugged.

Frank Wilson Dead, Motown Producer Dies at 71

Wed, October 03 2012 4:32pm - Source: The BoomBox

Motown record producer and songwriter Frank Wilson , who worked with the Supremes, the Temptations and Marvin Gaye, has died in Southern California at 71.

Motown writer and producer Frank Wilson dies

Sun, September 30 2012 9:12am - Source: Music-News.com

One of Motown's bright lights behind the scenes in the 1960's, writer and producer Frank Wilson, passed away on Thursday from prostate cancer.

Frank Wilson - singer of 'most expensive' record ever - dies at 71

Fri, September 28 2012 8:32pm - Source: NME

Frank Wilson , a Motown singer and producer, has died at the age of 71.

Juan Atkins talks through his Ibiza debut and forthcoming collaborations with Jeff Mills and Mark Ernestus

Wed, September 26 2012 2:46pm - Source: Beatportal

On the subject of Juan Atkins, it's near impossible to avoid the same phrases and references that have become welded to his name over the last two decades.

Rose Royce - Car Wash

Wed, September 05 2012 11:58am - Source: BBC Music

Although many know its remarkable title track, fewer may recall that Car Wash was actually the soundtrack to a 1976 comedy film that introduced comedian Richard Pryor into the mainstream.

Desert Island Discs: Greatest Hits Edition

Tue, September 04 2012 1:30pm - Source: Something Else!

For some bands, it's all about the albums.

Jackson 5 'Come and Get It: The Rare Pearls' preview

Sat, August 25 2012 12:09am - Source: Music-News.com

When the Jackson 5 burst onto the scene, they spent immense amounts of time in the studio laying down a myriad of tracks, many of which never made it onto their albums.

Desert Island Discs: 1970s R&B, Soul and Funk Edition

Tue, August 14 2012 12:57pm - Source: Something Else!

In the same way that the Beatles were the undisputed kings among 1960s classic rock Desert Island Discs , Stevie Wonder owned R&B in the subsequent decade.

Soul Serenade: Stevie Wonder, “Signed, Sealed, Delivered I’m Yours”

Thu, July 19 2012 11:47am - Source: Pop Dose

Although Babbitt was certainly best known as a member of the Motown house band, he was playing on hit records long before he went to work for Mr. Gordy.

Motown set for Broadway and looking for actors to play Jackson, Wonder and Gordy

Thu, July 19 2012 8:56am - Source: Music-News.com

The story of Motown is coming to Broadway with a book by Barry Gordy and the music that made Detroit famous.

Why Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder And Marvin Gaye Songs Will Hit Broadway

Tue, June 26 2012 7:45pm - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

A musical based on the life of legendary Motown Records founder Berry Gordy is set to open on Broadway next year.

Smoke DZA – Rugby Thompson (Album Stream)

Thu, June 14 2012 11:37pm - Source: Nah Right

I doubt it's really ringing that many bells outside of Cali. > damn that would sux. that song is a banger. it jus screams summer Cali anthem.

Soul Serenade: The Temptations, “I Could Never Love Another (After Loving You)”

Thu, June 07 2012 11:31am - Source: Pop Dose

I know that the readers of Soul Serenade are astute music fans, but in case you were wondering about the inspiration for the logo that graces this column every week, well now you know.