the Temptations: Quick Facts

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Awards And Honors	Grammy Award (2013) • Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum (1989) • Grammy Award (1972) • Grammy Award (1968)
Date	1961

Photos

The Temptations pose in suits, with David Ruffin reclining in front, Paul Williams and Eddie Kendricks seated in the center, and Melvin Franklin and Otis Williams behind them.

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