The Temptations

USA, 1960–now

Motown's definitive male vocal group, evolving from classic soul to psychedelic 'Cloud Nine' and 'Papa Was a Rollin' Stone'.

Influenced by

• Jackie Wilson
• The Impressions
• James Brown

Influenced

• Gamble and Huff
• Tavares
• Parliament-Funkadelic
• George Clinton
• The Jackson 5
• The O'Jays
• Hall & Oates
• Boyz II Men
• En Vogue