Post by tempfan on May 19, 2006 19:43:26 GMT -5
THE TEMPTATIONS REVIEW HITS SAENGER
By LAWRENCE SPECKER
Alabama Press Register - Entertainment Reporter
"If you remember the Temptations like they used to be, that's what we do." It couldn't get much more straightforward than that, Dennis Edwards' summary of the performance he'll bring to the Mobile Saenger Theatre on May 25th.
Edwards is in a position to remember as well as anyone, given his history with the legendary group. Edwards was not a founding member -- but then, neither was David Ruffin, who led it during its rise to popularity in the early and middle '60s.
Edwards took over for Ruffin in 1968, as the group's music was changing to reflect the social turmoil of the day. Hits during Edwards' time included "Runaway Child, Running Wild," "I Can't Get Next to You," "Ball of Confusion" and "Papa Was A Rolling Stone." He is a a member of both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Alabama Music Hall of Fame.
The Review packages Edwards with younger singers who emulate the vocals and choreography of Eddie Kendricks, David Ruffin and other original members. It's an experience that has never lost its fundamental joy, Edwards said.
"Temptations music is international," he said. "All of a sudden, I think the younger generation is finding it all comes back to "I love you" and "I miss you."
Edwards said the show will feature a 15-piece band, and that fans should expect the group to cover the full spectrum of emotion covered in the Temptations catalog.
"We sing about a man and a woman and love," he said. "Bring your tears, bring your dancing shoes and bring your laughter."
For those of you who haven't seen a photo of the group since Ali joined
www.2006worldexpo.com/assets/i/temptations.jpg
By LAWRENCE SPECKER
Alabama Press Register - Entertainment Reporter
"If you remember the Temptations like they used to be, that's what we do." It couldn't get much more straightforward than that, Dennis Edwards' summary of the performance he'll bring to the Mobile Saenger Theatre on May 25th.
Edwards is in a position to remember as well as anyone, given his history with the legendary group. Edwards was not a founding member -- but then, neither was David Ruffin, who led it during its rise to popularity in the early and middle '60s.
Edwards took over for Ruffin in 1968, as the group's music was changing to reflect the social turmoil of the day. Hits during Edwards' time included "Runaway Child, Running Wild," "I Can't Get Next to You," "Ball of Confusion" and "Papa Was A Rolling Stone." He is a a member of both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Alabama Music Hall of Fame.
The Review packages Edwards with younger singers who emulate the vocals and choreography of Eddie Kendricks, David Ruffin and other original members. It's an experience that has never lost its fundamental joy, Edwards said.
"Temptations music is international," he said. "All of a sudden, I think the younger generation is finding it all comes back to "I love you" and "I miss you."
Edwards said the show will feature a 15-piece band, and that fans should expect the group to cover the full spectrum of emotion covered in the Temptations catalog.
"We sing about a man and a woman and love," he said. "Bring your tears, bring your dancing shoes and bring your laughter."
For those of you who haven't seen a photo of the group since Ali joined
www.2006worldexpo.com/assets/i/temptations.jpg