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Temptations

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The Resume

    (1960- )
    Formed in Detroit, Michigan
    Paul Williams (1939-1973)
    Eddie Kendricks (1939-1992)
    David Ruffin (1941-1991)
    Otis Williams (1941- )
    Melvin Franklin (1942-1995)
    Dennis Edwards (1943- )
    Recorded 'The Way You Do The Things You Do,' 'My Girl,' 'Since I Lost My Baby,' 'Ain't Too Proud To Beg,' '(I Know) I'm Losing You,' 'All I Need Is You,' 'Cloud Nine,' 'I Can't Get Next To You,' 'Ball Of Confusion,' 'Papa Was A Rollin' Stone' and 'Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)'
    Subject of the popular television mini-series 'The Temptations'

Why they might be annoying:

    They had a rotating lineup of over 20 members.
    They left Motown records briefly to sign with Atlantic Records.
    David Ruffin was fired for missing a live performance (1968).
    The song 'Cloud Nine' is reportedly about euphoria from drug use.
    Paul Williams became an alcoholic and committed suicide (1973).
    David Ruffin died from a cocaine overdose (1991).

Why they might not be annoying:

    They recorded many classic Motown hits.
    They released over 35 top ten songs.
    They went from recording harmonious pop in the 1960's to socially conscious music in the 1970's.
    They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (1989).
    They were inducted into the NAACP Image Hall of Fame (1992).
    They received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

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Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 28 Votes: 3.57% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 36 Votes: 8.33% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 93 Votes: 46.24% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 84 Votes: 46.43% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 121 Votes: 46.28% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 34 Votes: 35.29% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 33 Votes: 3.03% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 12 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 26 Votes: 3.85% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 109 Votes: 45.87% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 67 Votes: 37.31% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 102 Votes: 48.04% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 110 Votes: 46.36% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 71 Votes: 43.66% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 112 Votes: 38.39% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 131 Votes: 32.06% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 154 Votes: 44.16% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 222 Votes: 40.54% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 383 Votes: 43.08% Annoying
    In 2004, Out of 378 Votes: 43.39% Annoying