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Post by Jonel on Oct 15, 2003 8:56:49 GMT -5
Ex-Temptations singer sues groupA former singer with the Temptations is suing the soul group and the Motown label accusing them of not paying him millions of dollars in royalties. A lawsuit filed in Los Angeles claims he is owed royalties for the albums - Awesome and Ear-resistable. Barrington Henderson was lead singer in the band's ever-changing line-up for five years until he was sacked in June. He says the Temptations continue to use his image on records and on their website to cash in on him. Henderson is also suing the group's founder Otis Williams, who is the sole original member, for making alleged defamatory remarks. His lawyer, Brian Glicker, said Henderson was fired in June despite promises he would continue to be the lead singer. Social security "Williams said Henderson did not hit the right notes," Mr Glicker said. Henderson also alleges that during his time with the Temptations the required social security payments were not made on his behalf. Shelly Berger, president of Star Direction, which has managed the band for 37 years, said the group had not yet been served with legal papers and declined to comment. The Temptations hit the big time in the 1960s with hits such as The Way You Do the Things You Do and My Girl. The group's line-up has changed many times over the years and they still continue to tour the world. Story from BBC NEWS: news.bbc.co.uk/go/pr/fr/-/1/hi/entertainment/music/3193134.stmPublished: 2003/10/15 09:58:34 GMT © BBC MMIII Thanks to Murphy at the Soulful Detroit Forum.
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Post by Jonel on Oct 15, 2003 9:03:17 GMT -5
Posted on Tue, Oct. 14, 2003 Former lead singer of Temptations sues group over royalty payments Associated Press LOS ANGELES - The former lead singer of the Temptations filed a lawsuit Tuesday against the group and Motown Records, claiming they have failed to pay him royalties for two albums. Barrington Henderson, 47, also alleged in the Superior Court lawsuit that the Temptations continue to use his image and voice on merchandise, advertising and the group's Internet site. A spokeswoman for Universal Music Group, which acquired Motown, said Tuesday the company would not comment on the lawsuit. Henderson claims he was wrongfully fired in June, despite promises that he would continue to be the lead singer. The lawsuit, which seeks undisclosed damages, also alleges that the Temptations failed to make Social Security payments on his behalf while he was with the group. A defamation charge in the lawsuit also alleged that band members made defamatory and untrue statements about Henderson's ability to hit certain notes, said Henderson's attorney, Brian Glicker. Henderson, who was lead singer for more than five years, sang on "Awesome" and "Ear-Resistible." Courtesy of The San Jose Mercury News © 2003 AP Wire and wire service sources. All Rights Reserved. www.bayarea.com www.bayarea.com/mld/mercurynews/news/local/7014565.htm |
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Post by Jonel on Oct 15, 2003 9:05:33 GMT -5
Former Temptations singer sues group Tue October 14, 2003 08:22 PM ET LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Barrington Henderson, a former singer for the Temptations, is suing the famous soul group, its label, Motown Records, and group founder Otis Williams for allegedly failing to pay millions of dollars in royalties owed him, his lawyer says. Henderson, who was one of the group's lead singers for five years until he was fired in June, claims in the lawsuit filed in Los Angeles Superior Court on Tuesday, he never received royalties for two albums, including "Awesome," and "Ear-resistible." The lawsuit also alleges the Temptations, dubbed the "Emperors of Soul" and one of the top acts to emerge from Motown in the 1960s, continues to use Henderson's image and voice on merchandise, advertising and a group Web site to further their own success and make money. According to his lawyer, Brian Glicker, Henderson was fired in June despite promises he would continue to be the lead singer of the band. Henderson further alleges that during his employment with the group, the Temptations failed to make required social security payments on his behalf and that Williams, the group's only remaining original member, made defamatory and untrue statements about Henderson's ability to perform. "Williams said Henderson did not hit the right notes," Glicker told Reuters. Shelly Berger, president of Star Direction, which has managed the band for 37 years, said the group had not yet been served with legal papers and declined to comment. Motown, which is owned by Vivendi Universal, also declined comment. The Temptations first formed in the early 1960s and soared to fame with such hits as "The Way You Do The Things You Do," and "My Girl." © Reuters 2003. All rights reserved. www.reuters.co.uk/newsPackageArticle.jhtml?type=entertainmentNews&storyID=387982§ion=news |
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Post by selfishreasons on Oct 15, 2003 9:07:29 GMT -5
oh, wow. I don't know what to say. This is not the first time we've heard someone talk about payment from Otis. I hope this all gets squared away.
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Post by Jonel on Oct 15, 2003 9:09:05 GMT -5
Article published Oct 14, 2003 Former lead singer of Temptations sues group over royalty payments LOS ANGELES The former lead singer of the Temptations filed a lawsuit Tuesday against the group and Motown Records, claiming they have failed to pay him royalties for two albums. Barrington Henderson, 47, also alleged in the Superior Court lawsuit that the Temptations continue to use his image and voice on merchandise, advertising and the group's Internet site. A spokeswoman for Universal Music Group, which acquired Motown, said Tuesday the company would not comment on the lawsuit. Henderson claims he was wrongfully fired in June, despite promises that he would continue to be the lead singer. The lawsuit, which seeks undisclosed damages, also alleges that the Temptations failed to make Social Security payments on his behalf while he was with the group. A defamation charge in the lawsuit also alleged that band members made defamatory and untrue statements about Henderson's ability to hit certain notes, said Henderson's attorney, Brian Glicker. Henderson, who was lead singer for more than five years, sang on "Awesome" and "Ear-Resistible." Courtesy of the Sarasota Herald Tribune www.heraldtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20031014/APN/310141173 |
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Post by Jonel on Oct 15, 2003 9:10:42 GMT -5
Press Release Source: Glicker & Flaig, PLC Lead Us Not Into Temptations Tuesday October 14, 4:35 pm ET LOS ANGELES, Oct. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Barrington Henderson, the lead singer of the Temptations for more than 5 years, filed suit today against the group, Motown, group founder Otis Williams and others alleging that they have failed to pay him royalties for both a platinum Temptations album and a Grammy®- winning album. The lawsuit also alleges that the Temptations continue to use Henderson's image and voice on merchandise, advertising and the Temptations website in an effort to use his popularity to further their own success and make money. According to the lawsuit, Henderson was fired in June of this year despite promises to him and Temptations fans that he would continue to be the lead singer of the band. Henderson further alleges that during his employment with the group, the Temptations failed to make the required social security payments on his behalf and that Otis Williams, the founder of the Temptations and the only remaining original member, made defamatory and untrue statements about Henderson's ability to perform. "The Temptations and Motown have sold millions of recordings with Barrington Henderson as the lead singer and he is the credited writer of one of the tracks on `Awesome,' yet they have failed to pay him royalties," said Brian Glicker, attorney for the plaintiff. "They used Barrington to make them money and discarded him when he wanted what was rightfully his." By filing this case, plaintiff seeks to abolish the illegal practices of big-name bands using the talent of their musicians and singers and not paying them what they deserve and are owed. For further information please contact: Brian Glicker, Esq. Glicker & Flaig, PLC (818) 788-8886 This release was issued through eReleases(TM). For more information, visit www.ereleases.com. biz.yahoo.com/prnews/031014/phtu039_1.html |
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Post by tdallasw on Oct 15, 2003 9:11:01 GMT -5
I guess Harry Berry will be the next one to sue...  |
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Post by c5temptsfan on Oct 15, 2003 9:35:03 GMT -5
I knew it was coming sooner or later. Bo was too calm about leaving the Tempts. I sure hope this doesn't turn into an ugly dispute..... and if he wins , it'll sure shock the hell outta me.... since "O" has always gotten things to go HIS way.
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Post by Ivory Fair on Oct 15, 2003 9:44:04 GMT -5
A defamation charge in the lawsuit also alleged that band members made defamatory and untrue statements about Henderson's ability to hit certain notes, Oh good grief!  According to the lawsuit, Henderson was fired in June of this year despite promises to ..... Temptations fans that he would continue to be the lead singer of the band. Ok, when did O call y'all and promise you that Bo would stay in the group? :laughing If Otis ever promised me that ANYONE would stay in the group I would know he was off his rocker.
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Post by Ivory Fair on Oct 15, 2003 9:59:10 GMT -5
What I don't get is that did he not realize the problem with the health insurance etc. when he was IN the group? He's complaining about it NOW? |
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Post by Jonel on Oct 15, 2003 10:03:33 GMT -5
I'm unclear about alot of things........LOL, but this royalty thing. Does anybody know if Theo gets royalties for the songs he wrote? ie Stay, This is My Promise? Wasn't there a problem between Otis and Ali on the issue of royalties and "Treat Her Like a Lady". Isn't this considered "work for hire" unless a definite written contract is obtained?
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Post by Ivory Fair on Oct 15, 2003 11:31:03 GMT -5
Isn't this considered "work for hire"
I dunno, but O has yet to lose one of these cases. He's got too much experience and money on his side. I doubt he'll lose a case any time in the future.
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Post by Peach on Oct 15, 2003 12:07:19 GMT -5
Yea, but just because Otis always wins doesn't mean Otis is always right.  Also, as far as Bo not saying anything about Social Security while he was a Temptation.... people get caught up in the moment. Wouldn't we do the same? You live each day like things are always going to be the same....like you will always be a Temptation.... and you overlook things because you don't want to "rock the boat." Now....Bo has nothing to lose. He's already out. He is free to rock the boat....... I'm not saying who's right or who's wrong... just find it interesting that this has come up many times before. Why!? Peach |
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Post by Ivory Fair on Oct 15, 2003 12:14:07 GMT -5
Wouldn't we do the same?
Nope
There's other folks who have been in the same situation, got the same raw deal you could say. Did they sue? Nope. Because they know how things roll.
Like I said, Bo knew what he was involved in. He can't cry foul now 'cause of how things played out.
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Post by Jonel on Oct 15, 2003 12:20:30 GMT -5
Former Temptations Singer Sues Group, Label Edited By Jonathan Cohen. October 15, 2003, 11:00 AM ET billboard.com Former Temptations singer Barrington Henderson yesterday (Oct. 14) sued the famous soul group, its label, Motown Records, and group founder Otis Williams for allegedly failing to pay millions of dollars in royalties owed him, his lawyer said. Henderson, who was one of the group's lead singers for five years until he was fired in June, claims in the lawsuit filed in Los Angeles Superior Court that he never received royalties for the albums "Awesome" and "Ear-resistible." The lawsuit also alleges the Temptations, dubbed the "Emperors of Soul" and one of the top acts to emerge from Motown in the 1960s, continue to use Henderson's image and voice on merchandise, advertising and a group Web site to further their own success. According to his lawyer, Brian Glicker, Henderson was fired in June despite promises he would continue to be the lead singer of the band. Henderson further alleges that during his employment with the group, the Temptations failed to make required social security payments on his behalf and that Williams, the group's only remaining original member, made defamatory and untrue statements about Henderson's ability to perform. Shelly Berger, president of Star Direction, which has managed the band for 37 years, said the group had not yet been served with legal papers and declined to comment. Motown, which is owned by Vivendi Universal, also declined comment. COPYRIGHT: (c) Reuters 2003 Courtesy of Billboard www.billboard.com/bb/daily/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=2002395
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