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When did The Temptations start making music?
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The Temptations's first song “Oh, Mother of Mine” released on July 24, 1961.
The Temptations are a vocal group from Detroit, Michigan, who released chart-topping singles and albums when they were artists on the Motown label during the 1960s and 1970s. The group was formed in 1960 as the Elgins. The founding members are members of two rival groups: Otis Williams and the Distants, which consisted of Otis Williams,... Read More
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