One of the most successful vocal groups to emerge from the Motown stable, The
Temptations originally called themselves The Elgins when two of Detroit's top
vocal groups - The Primes and The Distants - decided to merge. Devising a
seductive mix of doo-wop, blues and soul vocal styles with extravagant dance
routines and colourful stage shows, their close vocal harmonies became the
template for many of the soul and R&B groups who followed in their wake.
Signed to Motown in 1960, they stayed with the label for over four decades, a
long service record surpassed only by Stevie Wonde...