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Post by selfishreasons on Oct 17, 2003 0:07:38 GMT -5
listen I don't know what has been going on behins the scenes and I can't speak on that. but I can say one person can't be right all the time. I think there may be more than meets the eye. what it is, I don't know, but there is more.
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Post by DrTemptation "Doc T" on Oct 17, 2003 16:45:20 GMT -5
Barrington Henderson announced from his website that he is leaving the Temptations this was back in June of this year. "Bo" says that he "[thanks] Otis and everyone involved for the experience" but recognizes that "evolution must take it's course." Bo joined the group in 1998 and replaced fellow tenor Theo Peoples. He not only sang on the group's first RIAA certified Platinum album "Phoenix Rising," The Voice on Stay and This is my Promise was Theo Peoples. Bo helped the group win their third Grammy award for "Ear-Resistable." Can we look forward to a thriving solo career (maybe yes or maybe no) He has a CD out called "Best Kept Secret"
I gotten so use to the Temptations changing personnel that this one didn't phase me at all. Bo was a good singer, but not a David, Dennis, or Ali Woodson. Theo Peoples in my opinion had the better voice and was a good fit for the Temptations. Theo Peoples is currently singing with the Four Tops. Barrington Henderson is sueing the Temptations and all I can say "AND THE BAND PLAYED ON" This is the dark side of the Temptations, off and on disputes with Otis Williams. Dennis was in and out of court about using the name Temptation. David, Eddie, Paul, Damon, Glenn all had some dispute with Mr. Otis. The problem with the Temptations are always center around money, drugs and good business management. This is nothing new and will eventually play out. The Temptations will go on and people will forget there was a Barrington Henderson. The music industry is a tuff business. Otis Williams is a task master. That's why he's where he is today. There will be always some singer in the wings waiting and hoping to be a Temptation. I personally have not heard "Best Kept Secret" I hope the CD title is not an omen to Barrington. G.C.Cameron for what I here is doing the job, he's a veteran singer and the Temptations are still going strong. The Temptations will be working on a new CD in January, they're going to have some guest singers on the CD. If Luther Vandross is well by then, he is one singer Otis is considering. Its a win win situation for Otis and the Temptations. Otis has the money to fight if he wants to, just how deep are Bo's pockets. He is sueing for royalties and social security, one question that come to mind was Barrington Henderson taking care of business. Some singers get stars in their eyes and forget about the business. Oh well, all I can say is "GREAT GOOGAMOOGA CAN'T YOU HEAR ME TALKING TO YA....IT'S A BALL OF CONFUSION.
the doctor temptation
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Post by BOdacious on Oct 17, 2003 17:17:20 GMT -5
Yeah....and I hear that the guest list for the "guest singers" is getting longer and longer. Proving once again that OTIS is capable of making SOME good decisions.  Did *I* say that?   :yourock: |
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Post by Pfunk2k3 on Oct 17, 2003 18:35:49 GMT -5
Well stated DrTemptation. It will all play out eventually.
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Post by Jonel on Oct 17, 2003 21:26:07 GMT -5
Otis saying that Bo couldn't hit high notes, was that in an article or an interview or what? Anyone know what that's about?
I took that to be Brian Glicker quoting his client, Bo Henderson.
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Post by Ivory Fair on Oct 17, 2003 23:06:08 GMT -5
Yeah, that's what I got too. But I mean is he accusing O of just saying that to people on a private level? What's wrong with that? I don't understand how the law works with regard to that but if you're suing someone for defamation, doesn't have have to be on the public level? And if so, when/where did that happen? |
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Post by livesey00 on Oct 18, 2003 6:04:41 GMT -5
Barrington Henderson announced from his website that he is leaving the Temptations this was back in June of this year. "Bo" says that he "[thanks] Otis and everyone involved for the experience" but recognizes that "evolution must take it's course." Bo joined the group in 1998 and replaced fellow tenor Theo Peoples. He not only sang on the group's first RIAA certified Platinum album "Phoenix Rising," The Voice on Stay and This is my Promise was Theo Peoples. Bo helped the group win their third Grammy award for "Ear-Resistable." Can we look forward to a thriving solo career (maybe yes or maybe no) He has a CD out called "Best Kept Secret" I gotten so use to the Temptations changing personnel that this one didn't phase me at all. Bo was a good singer, but not a David, Dennis, or Ali Woodson. Theo Peoples in my opinion had the better voice and was a good fit for the Temptations. Theo Peoples is currently singing with the Four Tops. Barrington Henderson is sueing the Temptations and all I can say "AND THE BAND PLAYED ON" This is the dark side of the Temptations, off and on disputes with Otis Williams. Dennis was in and out of court about using the name Temptation. David, Eddie, Paul, Damon, Glenn all had some dispute with Mr. Otis. The problem with the Temptations are always center around money, drugs and good business management. This is nothing new and will eventually play out. The Temptations will go on and people will forget there was a Barrington Henderson. The music industry is a tuff business. Otis Williams is a task master. That's why he's where he is today. There will be always some singer in the wings waiting and hoping to be a Temptation. I personally have not heard "Best Kept Secret" I hope the CD title is not an omen to Barrington. G.C.Cameron for what I here is doing the job, he's a veteran singer and the Temptations are still going strong. The Temptations will be working on a new CD in January, they're going to have some guest singers on the CD. If Luther Vandross is well by then, he is one singer Otis is considering. Its a win win situation for Otis and the Temptations. Otis has the money to fight if he wants to, just how deep are Bo's pockets. He is sueing for royalties and social security, one question that come to mind was Barrington Henderson taking care of business. Some singers get stars in their eyes and forget about the business. Oh well, all I can say is "GREAT GOOGAMOOGA CAN'T YOU HEAR ME TALKING TO YA....IT'S A BALL OF CONFUSION. the doctor temptation Bo is currently deep in debt with an on-going divorce settlement... He owes thousands to the U.S government and at one point they wouldn't let him out of the country... This was when the tempts were going on their UK tour 18 months ago The Tempts had to pay $5000 on the spot for the government to let him out of the country.... APPARENTLY this came from one of my fellow DJs in the UK who has promoted events where Bo has performed and knows him personally |
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Post by Jonel on Oct 18, 2003 22:06:30 GMT -5
if you're suing someone for defamation, doesn't have have to be on the public level? And if so, when/where did that happen? I'm not sure where, when or if it happened. I would think that anytime false negative comments are made that defame character, whether they be written, spoken, public or private, there could be a case. According to the press releases, the suit alleges that band members made the comments, so that indicates that the statements were made by more than one individual, not Otis only. See if this definition helps: Defamation of Character
Defamation occurs when a false statement is made against a person, and that statement subjects the person to ridicule, scorn or contempt. The statement injures the reputation of the person about whom it is made and lowers his or her esteem in the community.
Defamation falls into two large categories, libel and slander.
Libel is a defamatory false statement issued in print, writing, pictures or signs. Libel has some permanence to it because it is in a recorded form of some type.
Slander is a defamatory false statement issued in spoken form, which subjects the person to ridicule, scorn or contempt. Just like libel, the statement injures the reputation of the person about whom it is made and lowers his or her esteem in the community. Slander, as opposed to libel, is not documented in permanent form.
This explanation is courtesy of Family Law Service. www.familylawyerservice.com/defamation.htm
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Post by Ivory Fair on Oct 19, 2003 11:34:05 GMT -5
Slander is a defamatory false statement issued in spoken form, which subjects the person to ridicule, scorn or contempt.
Well if that's the case, we're ALL in trouble! :shocked
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Post by janebse on Oct 26, 2003 22:52:02 GMT -5
Bo sued the Dramatics too.
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Post by TrueReflection on Oct 26, 2003 23:39:57 GMT -5
Bo sued the Dramatics too. Do you have any proof of this, or is this just something you read on the "net". |
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Post by winetender on Oct 26, 2003 23:51:23 GMT -5
Yeah....and I hear that the guest list for the "guest singers" is getting longer and longer. Proving once again that OTIS is capable of making SOME good decisions. Did *I* say that? 
::)I don't think You would say that! |
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Post by All5Voices on Oct 27, 2003 1:04:25 GMT -5
Well, I can dig the libel/slander/defamation of character bit but if you think about exactly what has been alledged, Otis wasn't all the way out in left field. Now first, I'm not an Otis basher nor am I an Otis a$$ kisser. It was alledged that Otis and maybe more said that Bo had sang the 'wrong' notes in performances. Well, technically he's made a true statement . Thus, a true statement doesn't constitute slander. It is not Bo's personal business or life that is supposedly being slandered. Do we even know that it was a public criticism? Maybe it was in private and it leaked. But I have heard on more than one occasion. Especially when they sang 'Get Ready'. See, he may have sang a note that was correct in it's progression. But it wasn't right in what they have traditionally performed it. It's as though he was trying to change it. So in this case he was correct and not right. In the part of 'Get Ready' where they sing at the end, ... here ... we ... COooome. Bo has more than once sang a note that is technically correct but it is a note that is much higher than the first tenor's note which is Ron's, not the right note. If your group is supposed sing A-C-E-A in that order, and you're singing C, don't come singing the C that's an octave higher . Examples of Bo doing wrong, not incorrect: Listen to the end of 'Get Ready' on Oprah and the Christmas special. |
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Post by All5Voices on Oct 27, 2003 1:09:52 GMT -5
I forgot. DrTemptation, the voice on 'This is My Promise' was Theo Peoples. But on 'How Could He Hurt You?' was Barrington's voice. I could understand if you think they sound similar. But is two different lead singers. |
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Post by KEEKS on Oct 27, 2003 6:16:14 GMT -5
I have a question...... can Bo sue based on the fact that his picture is still on the flyers advertising Temptations performances?
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