Pages tagged “the temptations”

The 25 Best Motown Tracks

By Bonnie Stiernberg at 9:09 AM on January 12, 2012

It was 53 years ago today that Berry Gordy borrowed $800 from some relatives and founded Tamla Records, a small Detroit label that would eventually lead to Motown Records. read more

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11 Amazing Falsetto Vocalists

By Luke Larsen at 8:21 AM on September 23, 2011

From soul and Motown to modern indie rock, the falsetto vocal technique has been in popular use throughout a variety of genres and for a variety of expressive purposes. read more

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Ali-Ollie Woodson of The Temptations: 1951-2010

By Lindsay Eanet at 11:16 AM on June 1, 2010

Ali-Ollie Woodson, former lead vocalist of The Temptations, passed away Sunday, May 30, after a battle with cancer, the Associated Press reports. He was 58.... read more

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Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin Celebrate Motown's 50th Birthday

By Gage Henry at 2:30 PM on November 9, 2009

Stevie Wonder is slated to headline a celebration concert on Nov. 21 in honor of Motown Records’ 50th Anniversary, titled Live It Again! The two-night event will go down at Detroit’s GM Renaissance Center and will feature other Motown legends such as Aretha Franklin, Otis Williams and The Temptations, as reported by Mojo.... read more

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