As I like to say, "The story goes on..." Here's the latest from the world of The Temptations:
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Ain't Too Proud To Brag Erik Loyd, staff writer for Bakersfield's Californian, interviewed me a few weeks back. I thought I'd pass it along to you. Thanks Erik for writing an insightful article. And thanks to the Bakersfield Central Valley fans for a wonderful evening. Temptations founder delves into the band's success and the power of Motown on eve of Bakersfield show. If America ever had an effective counterpunch to the British Invasion of the 1960s, it was the Motown hit factory. While the Brits gave us the Beatles, Rolling Stones, Kinks and The Who, Detroit churned out hit after soulful hit from the likes of Smokey Robinson, The Four Tops, The Supremes and the Temptations. The Temps was the flagship male act of Berry Gordy's powerhouse label, Motown Records. The group scored chart-topping hits, sold millions of records and became one of pop's strongest influences. The Temps' sharp, tailored suits, cool vocals and distinctive dance steps took soul revue to a new level of excellence. Read More |