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Post by MikeNYC on Feb 3, 2004 13:28:38 GMT -5
No, Mike, we don't all agree with you. I too am a Temptations fan. It's the harmonies of all five that "send me." Jane,you can only speak for yourself. That's fine with me. I'm not gonna change,just like your not gonna change in your constant disrespect for David Ruffin.I'm not branding you a "hater". |
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Post by MikeNYC on Feb 3, 2004 13:39:49 GMT -5
I'm a fan of The Temptations...any lineup from 1961 to 2004 and i don't like to choose between Otis or Dennis or any other former member...i think it sucks that we all just can't have love for Dennis,Otis,Ron ...Ali or whoever! It would be great if there could be a reunion again between all the present and former members so we don't have to choose which member we love and hate. Temptations 4-ever You are entitled to your opinion. I am a Tempts fan ,too...A TRUE TEMPTS fan. I don't "hate" anyone and I think it sucks that just because I don't agree with Otis' "business"decisions and will not accept the ass-kissing invitations,you want to twist that into "hate". To each his own! I don't accept just anything that's thrown at me and called "TEMPTATION". I mean I'm a Three Stoogers fan,but I had to give it up after Curley-Joe,you know? Loved the Harlem Globtrotters too,but they lost it after Meddowlark Lemon and Curley Neal...and became a faceless,nameless bunch of almost professional ballplayers. Now,at least we are clear on what we think SUCKS!  |
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Post by MikeNYC on Feb 3, 2004 13:45:58 GMT -5
What the hell are you talkin' about?! Otis never talk down on Dennis, sure he's upset that the review are taking credit for what The Temptations have done but he always talks well about who Dennis is.....in every interview i've heard with Otis speaking about Dennis he always says that he's a very talanted brother and that they shared some good times together and that he has alot of love for him. I don't think that Otis would ever go and say in an interview that he don't like Dennis or that he's not a good performer. They used to be very good friends for christ sake... Never say never. Dennis doesn't try to stop Otis from making a living .The Review never tried to take credit for what the Temptations have done...I didn't see any of them trying to horne in on the Hall Of Fame Induction.Matter Of Fact,I see Otis'boys taking credit for things that THEY didn't earn like the Hollywood walk of stars. |
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Post by Aba21 on Feb 3, 2004 13:53:28 GMT -5
Never say never. Dennis doesn't try to stop Otis from making a living .The Review never tried to take credit for what the Temptations have done...I didn't see any of them trying to horne in on the Hall Of Fame Induction.Matter Of Fact,I see Otis'boys taking credit for things that THEY didn't earn like the Hollywood walk of stars. Mike......how would you have handled the Walk Of Stars thing? I mean...if they want to give them a Star and they ask for the Temptations...who's gonna show up? The rest of them are dead. I didn't see any of them acting like it was their star...they just took a picture and Otis did the talking....I don't know what he said but from my understanding of the guys I know they respect the name, the legacy and the guys in front of them....and that's how it should be. |
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Post by MikeNYC on Feb 3, 2004 13:57:35 GMT -5
TRUTH you can go to hell for saying those things about Otis!! i'm sure alot of people would agree with me who has nothing but love for him. You don't know what the hell you are talking about so do yourself a favor and never come back here beacuse you bring NOTHING but negative thoughts about The Temptations. If it wasn't for Otis The Temptations would have been done 30 years ago when Paul and Eddie left but he believes in the legacy so much and he has dedicated his life to what he loves doing so how the hell can you disrespect him like that?! What, you don't think that Dennis didn't make a few mistakes here and there? In 1977 he left he wasn't fired and in 1983 he was fired because he sniffed cocaine and couldn't keep it together. I love Dennis because i think he was one of the greatest Temptations of all time but he wansn't no saint either. Why the f*** do everybody around this board hate Otis so much? it pisses me off that loyal Temptations fans can't show a little love for him.......he's one of the original Temptations damit!! Those people who feel like they need to spread negative comments of Otis can just keep your freakin' mouths SHUT! cause no one wants to hear that bullshit..........we're here to spread love for The Temptations not bitching about how Otis is being mean to Dennis. GROW UP!! MUCH LOVE & RESPECT TO YOU OTIS...one of the originals!! keep up the great work! Better to be pissed off than pissed on. If Dennis didn't step up to the plate like he did...the Tempts would have been done before Paul & Eddie left. I think that you need to grow up,and stop your bitching everytime someone doesn't agree with Otis. You want to talk about cocaine? Did you see the urine test results to support your statement about Dennis? Do you think that he was the only one drinking coke-a-cola?No,EVERYBODY GOT DOWN ,FACE IT! Who hates Otis? Please tell me....I'm tired of the cryin' game. You can say whatever you want to about any other member,but the minute someone says something disagreeing with Otis,you want to moan.....if you can't take it,don't dish it out.NOBODY hates Otis! We've gone thru this already...dry your weeping eyes. And you want to talk about loyality? :laughing Your post is dripping with "loyality"! :laughing |
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Post by MikeNYC on Feb 3, 2004 14:01:50 GMT -5
Mike......how would you have handled the Walk Of Stars thing? I mean...if they want to give them a Star and they ask for the Temptations...who's gonna show up? The rest of them are dead. I didn't see any of them acting like it was their star...they just took a picture and Otis did the talking....I don't know what he said but from my understanding of the guys I know they respect the name, the legacy and the guys in front of them....and that's how it should be. Dennis ain't dead,is he? When the Ink Spots were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame...their families were presented with the awards. You don't think Mrs Kendrick should have been on hand? If Melvin had died,you don't think Mamma Rose should be on hand? THAT'S how it should be! ;D |
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Post by MikeNYC on Feb 3, 2004 14:06:50 GMT -5
It seems to me that OTIS Williams has taken the low road for fame and glory...if Mr Bush didn't want Dennis Edwards and his personel at the White House then he indeed would not have allowed himself and his wife Ms Laura to be photographed with Dennis..various members of the group and staff and their women/wives. Otis is suffering from JEALOUSY and ENVY...he is the victim fo his own doings...what ever day it is DENNIS will reign supreme...it reminds me of Diana and Mary...Mary's day came and Dirty Diana is paying the cost for being the boss...every thing and every body has a season and a time for shining..it is now Dennis' time and inspite of Otis' small mined tactics...Dennis will rise to the top...Eddie Kendrick sang "the creme always rises to the TOP"...YEEEEEAAAAH for Dennis....for taking the high road and being the man that he is...He never denigrates Otis in public or private and always speaks well of him. Otis should take a lesson and repent for his childish and very limited attitude toward Dennis...When he does that he may understand that he is only making himself look bad...it was enough that he made the bogus depictions in the television movie and the book...he, Suzanne dePass, Shelly Beger and all concerned will burn in hell on judgement day for the lack of consideration for the families and children of Eddie, David, Melvin and Dennis and all concerned who had to suffer th ehumiliation and lies that OTIS told. Heavy pants and sweaters or even long underwear will not warm the chilll that he is affectuating for himself...Otis you need to grow up and take the high road...Dennis Edwards will always be a major component of the TEMPTATIONS because he is a hit maker...the songs you sing...no matter who imitates them...will always belong to DENNIS EDWARDS and no body you have ever employed can JAM like the big D can...so get real and stop the messing around...your group is suffering..Tyson on the stool...GC struggling along..Terry who can't hang in there because his voice fails and your new man Joe standing behind the curtain cause he don't know the routines...so what do we have here...a bald headed 62 year old ego maniac who thinks in his small ten percent pea brain that he is a star...well once you were...because of who and what you were surrounded by...not because any body was coming to see OTIS...people even wanted to see Melvin Franklin/David English more then they wanted to see Otis...any way what did you do or should we ask what do you do? Giving respect where it is due...otis does look great for 62...but his evil tongue and mind take the glory of that away..if you can't say some thing nice..don't say nothing at all...you talk all sweet and complimentary about Eddie and David because they are dead now...but you did the same thing when they were alive..you have spent years being the devil and trying to block people from making a living..get out of the way and collect your royalties... go home and rest and let the best do the job...stop talking about Dennis and old fourteen year old trifling incidents...all you can bring your self to say about Dennis is something negative..he ain't bothering you...stop trying to make people think that he's on drugs and telling war stories about his past ...the man is CLEAN...do you get it... C-L-E-A-N the past is behind him and he is on solid ground...standing on the TOP...DENNIS EDWARDS..if you were smart you would really try to work out a major coue and bring the remaining two of you together and really get paid for the last go round...THINK O...you are really making your self look like a complete fool making all these allegations about a man who doesn't say one bad word about you...OTIS you are a dissapointment... :sleepy: :bonk: :shocked :faint: :shocked :clapping: :clapping: :clapping: :clapping: ![]() temptsinfo.com/smilies/wtg.gif![]() AMEN ! TELL THE TRUTH !  |
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Post by Aba21 on Feb 3, 2004 14:15:17 GMT -5
Dennis ain't dead,is he? When the Ink Spots were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame...their families were presented with the awards. You don't think Mrs Kendrick should have been on hand? If Melvin had died,you don't think Mamma Rose should be on hand? THAT'S how it should be! ;D Then the question is who is going to bend first? I agree with you but if you want one to show class and civility then the other side must as well....How about naming a Park after Eddie and only Otis not having a Statue? I don't know who is the one who should blink first but it ain't gonna be right until both sides put down their weapons and work it out....if in fact there is something to be worked out. The blame game is getting tired now. |
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Post by Aba21 on Feb 3, 2004 14:20:39 GMT -5
Dennis ain't dead,is he? When the Ink Spots were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame...their families were presented with the awards. You don't think Mrs Kendrick should have been on hand? If Melvin had died,you don't think Mamma Rose should be on hand? THAT'S how it should be! ;D And I think it would've been nice to have Dennis and trhe others family members present for the ceremony..........It would maybe be a reason to start talking and making amends......... |
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Post by MikeNYC on Feb 3, 2004 14:45:19 GMT -5
Then the question is who is going to bend first? I agree with you but if you want one to show class and civility then the other side must as well....How about naming a Park after Eddie and only Otis not having a Statue? I don't know who is the one who should blink first but it ain't gonna be right until both sides put down their weapons and work it out....if in fact there is something to be worked out. The blame game is getting tired now. How about it? It was for EDDIE,not the TEMPTATIONS! Big difference. At least Otis' name is mentioned ! The people of the town must have their reason for Otis' absent ststue! |
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Post by MikeNYC on Feb 3, 2004 14:46:39 GMT -5
And I think it would've been nice to have Dennis and trhe others family members present for the ceremony..........It would maybe be a reason to start talking and making amends......... Amends will not be made ...as long as the business is the same! |
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Post by temptfan on Feb 3, 2004 14:48:14 GMT -5
I don't feel like listening to your little statements anymore Mike, cause all i hear from you is negative comments.......You sound more like a Dennis Edwards /Temptations review fan than a TRUE Temptations fan. I can take it that someone like you or TRUTH says something about Otis that i may not agree on, but the last couple of things i've heard about him sounds more like pure HATE.......TRUTH called him the devil for christ sake!  I'm sure Otis wants Dennis to make a living for himself but i'm also pretty sure he thinks he's doing it in a bad way. Dennis needs to get over The Temptations and face it that he can't keep on acting like he's in a Temptations group. He needs to go solo again(the last time turned out to be a hit, '84,'85) and make new music, maybe record a new single or even a new soloalbum but NOT with the review!! I just don't like Dennis as much now when he's with the review.....it's pretty sad. I love you Dennis but get over The Temptations and move on with your music career. Temptations 4-ever! |
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Post by MikeNYC on Feb 3, 2004 14:58:49 GMT -5
I don't feel like listening to your little statements anymore Mike, cause all i hear from you is negative comments.......You sound more like a Dennis Edwards /Temptations review fan than a TRUE Temptations fan. I can take it that someone like you or TRUTH says something about Otis that i may not agree on, but the last couple of things i've heard about him sounds more like pure HATE.......TRUTH called him the devil for christ sake! I'm sure Otis wants Dennis to make a living for himself but i'm also pretty sure he thinks he's doing it in a bad way. Dennis needs to get over The Temptations and face it that he can't keep on acting like he's in a Temptations group. He needs to go solo again(the last time turned out to be a hit, '84,'85) and make new music, maybe record a new single or even a new soloalbum but NOT with the review!! I just don't like Dennis as much now when he's with the review.....it's pretty sad. I love you Dennis but get over The Temptations and move on with your music career. Temptations 4-ever! Too bad about your hearing...I hope you get your problem corrected soon. ;D My statements are far less negative than yours. I'll worry about what you want to hear when I take a poll. Until then.........I could care less about what you want to hear! You can label it whatever you want,but your not dealing with reality when you say "HATE". I don't feel like watching you kiss Otis'butt all over the board,either. The way I look at it...better YOU than me. ;D Dennis spoiled Otis into thinking that it's easy to replace a member. If he hadn't had been so damn good...you think there would have been 22 members in the gruop? But,in you consistantly whinning state,you fail to realize it. THAT'S SAD! You should get over it and move on.And you call yourself a fan! :laughing :laughing :laughing |
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Post by MikeNYC on Feb 3, 2004 15:05:10 GMT -5
I don't feel like listening to your little statements anymore Mike, cause all i hear from you is negative comments.......You sound more like a Dennis Edwards /Temptations review fan than a TRUE Temptations fan. I can take it that someone like you or TRUTH says something about Otis that i may not agree on, but the last couple of things i've heard about him sounds more like pure HATE.......TRUTH called him the devil for christ sake! I'm sure Otis wants Dennis to make a living for himself but i'm also pretty sure he thinks he's doing it in a bad way. Dennis needs to get over The Temptations and face it that he can't keep on acting like he's in a Temptations group. He needs to go solo again(the last time turned out to be a hit, '84,'85) and make new music, maybe record a new single or even a new soloalbum but NOT with the review!! I just don't like Dennis as much now when he's with the review.....it's pretty sad. I love you Dennis but get over The Temptations and move on with your music career. Temptations 4-ever! The Review sounds better that those guys with Otis...is that why you don't want Dennis to record with the review? DENNIS,keep on keeping on! ![]() temptsinfo.com/smilies/wtg.gif![]() |
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Post by MikeNYC on Feb 3, 2004 15:06:11 GMT -5
Then the question is who is going to bend first? I agree with you but if you want one to show class and civility then the other side must as well....How about naming a Park after Eddie and only Otis not having a Statue? I don't know who is the one who should blink first but it ain't gonna be right until both sides put down their weapons and work it out....if in fact there is something to be worked out. The blame game is getting tired now. What's the blame game?  |
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