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Who died in the Temptations?

Bruce Williamson, the former lead singer of The Temptations, has died. He was 49. The singer passed away Sunday night (Sept. 6) at his home in Las Vegas after a battle with COVID-19, according to TMZ.

Moreover, is the temptations based on a true story?

After the New Year's Eve performance, (when the Tempts and David ate at Melvin's house) David told a story of how his mother gave him up to a pimp as Payment for a debt. This was not true of the real life David Ruffin. He and his brother Jimmy were raised by their father who was a minister.

One may also ask: who got kicked out of the temptations?

The other four Temptations drew up legal documentation, officially firing Ruffin on June 27, 1968.

Who was the best Temptations lead singer?

In many ways, Paul Williams was the Temptations' unsung hero. He and Eddie Kendricks were their original lead singers, but when of the Motown group broke worldwide and became soul heroes with "My Girl" in 1964, it was David Ruffin's voice that rang out.

How accurate is the Temptations movie?

In the movie, Otis Williams is portrayed as more devoted to the mother of his children (Josephine) than is factually accurate. Otis Williams himself admits in his autobiography that he had romances with several women during and after the time of his relationship with the mother of his child.

Also, who was the last living temptation?

icon Otis Williams

(FOX 2) - Motown icon Otis Williams is the only last surviving original member of the legendary group The Temptations, who is still performing today. But he is also a proud grandfather and has taken his 16-year-old grandson under his wing to mentor his musical career.

How much is the Temptations worth?

Over the years The Temptations have had over 20 members, but Williams remains the last original member.
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Otis Williams Net Worth.

Net Worth:	$8 Million
Profession:	Singer, Songwriter, Record producer
Nationality:	United States of America

How can I watch the Temptations movie?

Streaming on Roku. The Temptations, a drama series starring Leon, Terron Brooks, and DB Woodside is available to stream now. Watch it on Prime Video, Plex - Free Movies & TV, Philo, Crackle, Tubi - Free Movies & TV, Shout! Factory TV, Pluto TV - It's Free TV or Local Now on your Roku device.

Why did the temptations break up?

Many wrote the Temptations off after they lost Ruffin, but the group continued to score Top 10 crossover hits into 1973. The group suffered again in 1971 when Kendricks left to pursue a solo career and Paul Williams left due to failing health related to his heavy drinking.

How did the temptations get their name?

The quintet decided on the name, the Elgins. But the group soon learned that the name of a high-quality watch had already been adopted by another music group. Finally, the group decided to call themselves the Temptations. "You can see today that it was the perfect name," wrote Otis Williams in his book Temptations.

By Hinson