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Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr
I really don't have a dog in this fight, but it bothers me when comments are made about Dennis Edwards and the Temptation Review that are just plain wrong. Dennis Edwards replaced David Ruffin in the fall of 1968 after Ruffin was fired. Edwards was lead singer from 68-76, 80-84' and 87-89. During these years they had 14 gold albums, 5 Grammys, were inducted into the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame and had 38 billboard top 40 hits. So when you say that Dennis Edwards is some has been with no credentials you are just flat wrong. The concert will be wonderful I assure you.
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I understand both sides of this discussion since we are somewhat like the blindfolded men describing an elephant. For me, Eddie Kendricks and David Ruffin WERE the Temptations. On the other hand, without these two, the group has gone on to have a wonderfully successful career. It isn't an 'either/or' discussion. The Temptations changed and evolved. What was is not what is. How about The Drifters (with or without Ben E. King)? Or The Beach Boys (with or without Brian, Dennis and Carl Wilson as well as Al Jardine)? Let's enjoy things we like.