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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Melvin_FranklinMelvin Franklin - Wikipedia

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   David Melvin English (October 12, 1942 – February 23, 1995) better known by the stage name Melvin Franklin or his nickname "Blue", was an American bass singer. Franklin was best known for his role as a founding member of Motown singing group The Temptations from 1960 to 1995.

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3. nightswithalicecooper.com › 2020/02/21 › 25-years25 YEARS GONE: THE TEMPTATIONS’ MELVIN FRANKLIN REMEMBERED

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   Feb 21, 2020 · Remembering the baritone voice of the Temps, who died of a brain seizure in 1995. He was a Motown legend and a favorite among fans and colleagues.

4. www.latimes.com › archives › la-xpm-1995/02/24-meObituaries : Melvin Franklin; Temptations' Original Bass ...

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   Feb 24, 1995 · Melvin Franklin, the original bass singer of the perennially popular Temptations who anchored such hits as “The Way You Do the Things You Do” and “My Girl,” died Thursday. He was 52.

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6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › The_TemptationsThe Temptations - Wikipedia

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   By the early 1990s, bass Melvin Franklin began missing performances due to failing health and Ray Davis, former bass man of Parliament-Funkadelic, began touring as a fill-in during 1993. Franklin died after suffering a brain seizure at the age of 52 on February 23, 1995, and Davis was named his official replacement.

7. www.baltimoreexaminer.com › melvin-franklinMelvin Franklin: The Temptations' Icon Remembered

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   Feb 6, 2024 · Learn about the life and legacy of Melvin Franklin, the original bass singer of the Motown group The Temptations. Discover how his voice shaped the sound of Motown, his contributions to music history, and his challenges and triumphs.

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   • Full Name: David Melvin English

   • Date of Birth: October 12, 1942
   • Stage Name: Melvin Franklin

8. www.thefamouspeople.com › profiles › melvin-franklinMelvin Franklin Biography - Facts, Childhood, Family Life ...

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   David Melvin English, known popularly as Melvin Franklin, was an American bass singer. He was a founding member of the American vocal group ‘The Temptations’. The band became popular for their choreography, distinct harmonies, as well as their colorful wardrobes.

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   How old was Melvin Franklin when he died?

   • It was 25 years ago Sunday (February 23rd, 1995) that Temptations co-founder Melvin Franklin died at the age of 53. Franklin, who was the baritone voice of the Temps, had been ill for the past few years of his life, suffering from rheumatoid arthritis and diabetes, among other things.

   25 YEARS GONE: THE TEMPTATIONS’ MELVIN FRANKLIN REMEMBERED

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   What is Melvin Franklin known for?

   • David Melvin English (October 12, 1942 – February 23, 1995) better known by the stage name Melvin Franklin or his nickname " Blue ", was an American bass singer. Franklin was best known for his role as a founding member of Motown singing group The Temptations from 1960 to 1995.

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   What happened to Melvin Franklin?

   • Occasionally the digitization process introduces transcription errors or other problems; we are continuing to work to improve these archived versions. Melvin Franklin, an original member of the singing group the Temptations, died on Thursday at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. He was 52.

   Melvin Franklin, Pop Singer, 52 - The New York Times

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   How did Melvin Franklin influence Motown?

   • Melvin Franklin, The Temptations’ storied bass singer, possessed that kind of voice, shaping the sound of Motown in the 1960s. Melvin Franklin’s booming bass was more than just a sonic signature—it was an integral thread in the fabric of Motown’s golden era.

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10. www.nytimes.com › 1995/02/24 › obituariesMelvin Franklin, Pop Singer, 52 - The New York Times

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    Feb 24, 1995 · Melvin Franklin, an original member of the singing group the Temptations, died on Thursday at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. He was 52. The cause was heart failure, the hospital said, adding that...