American musician
Founder of the singing group The Temptations.
Elected to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1989 (as a member of The Temptations ).
Once engaged to Patti LaBelle.
Shares a birthday with fellow Rock and Roll Hall of farmer Grace Slick.
Said that the late Melvin Franklin , The Temptations bass singer, was his best friend within the group.
Is portrayed by Charles Malik Whitfield in The Temptations 1998 biographical miniseries.
The Temptations were awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Recording at 7060 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California.
