TemptationsFor more than thirty years, the Temptations have captivated the world with their velvety smooth five-part harmonies and synchronized dance steps. From humble backgrounds, the group grew along with Berry Gordy's Motown--an empire that has had unprecedented impact on American music. Otis Williams tells about the lean days and the fat, about Gordy's renowned "Motown U" and its roster of superstars: Gladys Knight and the Pips, Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, the Supremes, and more. From the founding member of the group that still plays to millions of fans the world over, a man who never gave up and never gave in, this book is an irresistible temptation for Motown fans everywhere.--Cover. |
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