The Temptations
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| - | {{GFDL}} | + | '''The Temptations''' (often abbreviated as ''"The Tempts"'' or ''"The Temps"'') are an [[United States|American]] [[Motown]] [[singing]] group whose repertoire has included [[doo-wop]], [[soul music|soul]], [[psychedelic music|psychedelia]], [[funk]], [[disco]], [[rhythm and blues|R&B]], and [[adult contemporary music|adult contemporary]]. |
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| + | Formed in [[Detroit, Michigan]] in [[1960 in music|1960]] as '''The Elgins''', the Temptations have always featured five [[African American]] male vocalists/dancers. The group, known for its recognizable choreography, distinct harmonies, and onstage suits, has been said to be as influential to soul as the [[Beatles]] are to [[rock music|rock]].{{GFDL}} | ||
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The Temptations (often abbreviated as "The Tempts" or "The Temps") are an American Motown singing group whose repertoire has included doo-wop, soul, psychedelia, funk, disco, R&B, and adult contemporary.
Formed in Detroit, Michigan in 1960 as The Elgins, the Temptations have always featured five African American male vocalists/dancers. The group, known for its recognizable choreography, distinct harmonies, and onstage suits, has been said to be as influential to soul as the Beatles are to rock.
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