Welcome to the OFFICIAL TEMPTATIONS website!
1964 marks one of the most important years in American history with the signing of the 1964 Civil Rights Act. It was also the birth of American pop music with the introduction of number one hit songs from both the Beatles ( I want to hold your Hand) and the Temptations ( My Girl).
One of the most iconic bands in the history of American music, 2009-2010 marks the 45th Anniversary of the Temptations first #1 hit. Founding member Otis Williams originated the band in 1961 and the Temptations had their first #1 hit & tour in 1964-1965.
Since then, the Temptations have become an institution noted for their precise choreography and blend of R&B vocal sensibilities. A continuous line up of 5 highly talented male singers working together as a vocal powerhouse has propelled the Temptations thru out their 49-year history. With a focus on the vocal ensemble, rather than a lead singer, many singers have come and gone, yet (founding original member) Otis Williams has continued to keep the Temptations sound alive and at the top of the charts.
As members of the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame and listed as one of the top 50 bands of all time in Rolling Stone Magazine, The Temptations have 4 Grammy Awards, 18- #1 Billboard singles, 23 top ten singles and 10 top ten albums.
With great songs, and a 15 -piece band, the live stage show is an experience that continues to “wow” audiences around the world. The Temptations constantly enlist new fans as they continue to deliver their “Motown” vocal sound that made them famous. “Get ready, cause here they come”. “A History of American Pop Music in one band- The Temptations”
The Temptations 45- year Anniversary Tour 2009-2010
50 yr. Anniversary of Motown Records- 2009- 2010
UPCOMING SHOWS:
3/6- Liseberg- Hallen, Norway
3/7- Malmo, Sweden
3/8-Cirkus Arena, Stockholm, Sweden
3/9- Sentrum Scene, Oslo, Norway
3/11- Queen Elizabeth Concert Hall, Antwerp, Belgium
3/12- Queen Elizabeth Concert Hall, Antwerp, Belgium
3/14- 3/15 Sheffield Area, Sheffield, UK.
3/16, 3/18- Liverpool, UK.
3/19-Cardiff, UK
3/21-3/22- Manchester, UK.
3/23- New Castle, UK
3/25- Nottingham, UK.
3/26- London, UK.
3/28- Le Colisee, Roubaix, France
3/29- Le Colisee, Nantes Cedex 1, France
3/30- Le Colisee, Lyon Cedex 06, France
3/31- Paris, France
4/2-Heineken Music Hall, Amsterdam
4/3- INEC, Kerry, Ireland
4/7- Community Arts Center, Williamsport, PA.
4/8- Majestic Theater, Gettysberg, PA.
4/10-Center for Fine performing Arts, Forrest City, Arkansas
4/15 - Niagra Falls Casino, Niagra Falls, ON.
4/16- Norton Center for the Arts, Danville, KY. w/ Four Tops
4/17- Akron Civic Theatre, Akron, OH.w/ Four Tops
4/18- Heinz Hall PAC, Pittsburgh, Pa. w/ Four Tops
4/22-Desert Diamond Casino, Tucson, AZ.
4/23- Wild Horse Pass Casino, Chandler, AZ.
4/24- Inn of the Mountain Gods, Mescalero, NM.
4/30-Abraumel Hall, Salt Lake City, UT. w/symphony Orchestra
5/1- Abraumel Hall, Salt Lake City, UT. w/ symphony Orchestra
5/2- Northern Quest Casino, Spokane, WA. w/ Four Tops
6/4- Kedwadin Casino, Sault Ste Marie, MIw/ Four Tops
6/5-Sharon Lynne Wilson Center, Brookfield, WI.
6/11-Pechanga Resort & Casino, Temecula, CA.w/ The Four Tops
6/12- Viejas Casino, Alpine, CA.
6/18- Silver Star Hotel & Casino, Choctaw, MS.
7/5- Marin County State Fair, San Rafael, CA.w/ Four Tops
7/10- Star of the Desert Area, Primm, NV.w/ Four Tops
7/11- Tulalip Tribes Ampitheatre, Marysville, WA. w/ Thee Four Tops
7/30- Biltmore Estate, Ashville, NC.
8/1- Cove Haven Resort, Lakeville, PA.
8/8- Ravinia Pavilion, Highland Park, IL. w/ Four Tops
8/20- Alabama Theatre, North Myrtle Beach, SC. w/ Four Tops
8/21- Wolf Trap Filene Center, Vienna, VA. w/ Four Tops
8/22- Cape Cod Melody Tent, Cohasset, MA. w/ Four Tops
9/2- Turning Stone Casino & Resort, Verona, NY.
9/3- Tropicana Casino & Resort, Atlantic City, NJ. w/ The Four Tops
9/4- Tropicana Casino & Resort, Atlantic City, NJ.
9/25-9/26- Grand Theatre, Frankfort, KY.
9/30- Gallagher- Bluedorn PAC, Cedar Falls, Iowa w/ Four Tops
10/1- Mystic Lake Casino, Prior Lake, MN. w/ The Four Tops
10/15- Beau Rivage, Biloxi, MS.w/ The Four Tops
10/16- Gold Strike Casino, Tunica, MS. w/ The Four Tops
