The Temptations

Formed in Detroit, Michigan, in 1960 as The Elgins , The Temptations original members were Eddie Kendricks, Otis Williams, Elbridge "Al" Bryant, Melvin Franklin, and Paul Williams. The Temptations signed with Motown in early 1961 as The Elgins but Berry Gordy discovered there already was a group with that name. The name Temptations was thought up by several Motown employees while sitting with the group members on the front steps of Hitsville USA. The Temptations had numerous hits for Motown and the group was still performing in 2010 with its one living original member, Otis Williams.