Post by FastNFancy on Jun 21, 2002 0:37:00 GMT -5
MIKE PATTILLO
Mike started singing in church at the age of 4. His mother was the choir director and his father studied piano at Wayne State University. Mike grew up singing in the glee club at school. At the age of 11, he joins his first vocal group. In those days Mike was a tenor. When he turned 13 his voice went down to a deep bass. In 1975, Mike formed a group called the Five Specials, with a hit record called "Why Leave Us Alone" with Electra Asylum Records in 1979. He also sang with the Dramatics in 1989. He is currently singing with Dennis Edwards, feeling the shoes of Melvin Franklin, who was one of the greatest bass singers in the world.
BERNARD GIBSON
Bernard was born in Detroit. He started singing in elementary school. His first real show was at the 20 Grand, at the age of 8. He and his brothers started a group called the Expos. He also, later joined the group called the Five Specials. Bernard has been singing for 28 years now and is currently singing with Dennis Edward's group.
CHRIS ARNOLD
Singing with his family's Gospel group at the very young age of 5, Mr. Arnold began his professional singing career. In 1969, he organized the singing group, "Symbol of Love". Joining "The Temptation Review" in 1992, Mr. Arnold's vocal contributions great enhance the legendary sound we all know and love.
DAVID SEA
This espresso tenor, personally chosen by Eddie Kendiks for the group, like his '91 release, was "Born to Sing". With a Minister mother, it is understandable that the multi-talented Mr. Sea began his career in gospel, as well as, rhythm and blues.
Thrilling millions all over the world, Mr. Sea is distinguished in Japan and Europe for his soul stirring albums: "Oceans Apart" (England '90), "Searching for Love" (Japan '95), and "Groove Mission" (Japan '96).
Mr. Sea is also known in the United States for his accomplished 3-Star acting talents. He has captivated audiences across the nation with his appealing presentations in "God's Trying to Tell You Somethin'" (94-95); the unforgettable portrayal of 'Oscar' in "Things Ain't What They Used to Be" (96), and his stellar performance in "Somebody Ought to Tell God Thank-You" (97).
In his unforgettable rendition of "I Wish It Would Rain", this very talented man brings the audience into his delivery and sends the crowds wild. Doubly blessed with talent, you will be delighted, soothed and excited when you hear his melodic and soulful voice.
DENNIS EDWARDS
The sole remaining original lead singer of the Temptations, Dennis Edwards is a talented musician and is one of the gifted singers of our time. He began singing at the age of two (2) at his father's church, Rev. Dennis Edwards, Sr. By 1961, he had formed his own group, "Dennis Edwards and the Fireballs." Later in 1966, he joined "The Contours".
Edwards career with the Temptations began in 1968, and so did a long line of #1 hits for the Temptations. Utilizing his unique style and smooth delivery he became known as one of the most influential vocal singers in the History of Pop Music.
His guest appearances on Johnny Carson, Ed Sullivan, Souls Train, the Joan Ricers Show, Midnight Special, Solid Gold, BET, Motown's 25th Anniversary, the Oprah Winfrey Show, and the Arsenio Hall Show are just a few of the many special appearances by Edwards.
Edwards has fourteen (14)Gold Albums, five (5) GRAMMY's and seven (7) nominations for the Grammy Award. In 1989 he was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Dennis Edward's music has traveled with many generations, selling well over 100 million recordings. Some of those hit recordings are:
Aphrodisiac Memories Heard It Through The Grapevine
A Song For You Psychedelic Shack Can't Get Next To You
Masterpiece Why Did She Leave Me Get It While It's Hot
Papa Was A Rolling Stone Ball of Confusion I Wonder Who She's Seeing Now
Love On My Mind Tonight Don't Look Any Further Cloud Nine
Solo Albums TEMPTATIONS ALBUMS
Dennis Edwards Puzzled People
Cooling Out Psychedelic Shack
Talk To Me House Party
Aphrodisiac A Song For You
Temptations Greatest Hits
Wings Of Love