Temptations

by Otis Williams, Patricia Romanowski (Contributor), J.D. Jackson (Narrator)

The Temptations were named the #1 R&B/Hip Hop Artists of All Time by Billboard Magazine in 2017. They are one of the most iconic, bestselling brands in the entertainment world today, and their journey is one of the most extraordinary stories of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. The Temptations' heritage, influence, and contributions to American culture and the global music landscape is undeniable. The group produced some of the greatest music of our era and it transcends generations. Through the years, the group's trademark razor-sharp choreography, finely tuned harmonies, and compelling vocals made them the exemplars of the Motown sound. Their story is one of courage, struggle, triumphs, setbacks, and ultimately, international superstardom. As told by its founder, this is the frank, revealing story of the legendary supergroup, that is the source of the Emmy-winning television miniseries Temptations and the smash hit Broadway musical Ain't Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations, which won the 2019 Tony Award for Best Choreography.

Audio CD

Published March 24, 2020

About the author

Otis Williams is an American second tenor/baritone singer. He is occasionally also a songwriter and a record producer. Williams is the founder and last surviving original member of the Motown vocal group The Temptations, a group in which he continues to perform; he also owns the rights to the Temptations name.

Reviews

[The_5ft_reader · Rating 5 out of 5]

really enjoyed this,,,, loads of history and lots of personal stories

[Chels · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thought the book was amazing! Growing up watching the movie gave me a little insight on there lives but this book really breaks down who they were and the struggles they had to endure in the music Industry and in their personal lives. I must say Paul’s story broke my heart I feel they should have portrayed his true ending on film instead of the drunk deadbeat storyline.