G.C. speaks about his departure

[Duggerman]

GC left the group so suddenly. I saw the Tempts 2 weeks ago in concert, and everything seemed to be fine. But I guess you never know what goes on behind closed doors. Anyway, this is what GC had to say about what happened. Just look under GC Cameron on this page.



www.soulexpress.net/deep207.htm

[eyehearttempts]

Whoa...... Can't believe it just went down like that. They should've gave him more notice, but then again, it's all about the green stuff now in days. I saw them in concert two weeks ago also; they seemed fine!

[Duggerman]

You were at that Memphis concert, weren't cha? I was there, too. We all had no idea at the time that this was one of GC's final performances as a Tempt. GC was not my favorite lead singer, but from the things I heard, he was a very reliable member, and he never developed an ego the way David, Dennis and Ali did. He was an easy going guy, and easy to work with. I knew a personel change was inevitable, but the way GC was treated makes me upset. He didn't deserve that.

[eyehearttempts]

ajizzle said:

You were at that Memphis concert, weren't cha? I was there, too. We all had no idea at the time that this was one of GC's final performances as a Tempt. GC was not my favorite lead singer, but from the things I heard, he was a very reliable member, and he never developed an ego the way David, Dennis and Ali did. He was an easy going guy, and easy to work with. I knew a personel change was inevitable, but the way GC was treated makes me upset. He didn't deserve that.

Yup, I was there. GC was awesome, and it's sad to know that he departed that way.

[janebse]

I know that G.C. told Otis over eight months or more ago that he wanted to leave. Otis asked him to stay until he found a replacement, and G.C. agreed.

From the very beginning I felt that G.C. would not stay long because he is essentially a soloist. I looked at the record of the various times he was with the Spinners, and he did not stay long any of these times. There were no hard feelings when he left. He just liked being a soloist. Some people like being in a group; others prefer being a soloist. It is nothing against either person. If you listened to G.C. on Maurice Watt's program, you will know that he is a class act. G.C. is a very nice person, and I will miss him.

Otis does an excellent job of finding replacements, and I am confident that his replacement will be good.

[eyehearttempts]

janebse said:

I know that G.C. told Otis over eight months or more ago that he wanted to leave. Otis asked him to stay until he found a replacement, and G.C. agreed.

From the very beginning I felt that G.C. would not stay long because he is essentially a soloist. I looked at the record of the various times he was with the Spinners, and he did not stay long any of these times. There were no hard feelings when he left. He just liked being a soloist. Some people like being in a group; others prefer being a soloist. It is nothing against either person. If you listened to G.C. on Maurice Watt's program, you will know that he is a class act. G.C. is a very nice person, and I will miss him.

Otis does an excellent job of finding replacements, and I am confident that his replacement will be good.

VERY curious to hear his replacement.

[Duggerman]

Janebse, you really know your stuff. I had no idea that GC wanted out of the group. From what I read, it sounded like he was quietly just ousted from the group and replaced, but what you said makes a lot of sense. I heard GC talk to Maurice Watts, and he sounds like a very chill guy. I also remember him saying that he had to adjust to singing background vocals and doing other things that the group does. You're right, though. He always has been a solo type of singer. How'd you find out about GC's desire to leave 8 months ago?

[BASSSINGER]

Back some time ago I spoke to the fact that G.C. was not the power house lead vocalist that we come to know and appreciate when it comes to the Temptation organization. I think that I even stated that if Reflections didn't measure up that there would be some personnel changes. For some strange reason I feel that G. C. asked to be replaced because he saw the handwriting on the wall knowing the inevitable would sooner or later happen. However, I do want us all to understand that there are no replacements for a David Ruffins, Paul Williams, Eddie Kendricks, Dennis Edwards, Melvin Franklin, or and Ollie Woodson. The contributions that was made by those who came after had an impact, but not like those mentioned above.

[janebse]

I said "about eight months ago." It might have been a year or more or six months. Anyway, it was quite a while ago, and I always hoped it wouldn't really happen, but the sources were solid sources.

I really don't think there was any handwriting on the wall. Look at the times he was with the Spinners and how long he stayed each time. I think he prefers singing solo. Who wants to check how many years he has sung solo? The comment about having to adjust to singing background vocals was very interesting. I am sure that must be difficult.

And intriguing analysis I read by a musician was about Bing Crosby and Frank Sinatra. Frank could not sing with anyone else, except Bing. Bing could sing with anyone, and he'd take the background vocals and let the other singer/s take the lead.

Since I cannot sing at all, I can only look at it from an analytical viewpoint.

I think we have to think of the Tempts as five individuals.

I've heard Williamson's voice, but how it will work out with the Tempts will be interesting. I'm going to see them in September. It will be very interesting what evolves.

[sweetpea]

On the interview with Maurice Watts GC. gave out his e-mail mygccameron.com if his fans had any questions or comments. I do believe he would have stayed if he had been paid for the last two cd recordings. Like most people he worked to have a little something to leave his children but whats the use if you can't get paid. He has to look elsewhere to make it happen and that I completely understand. I know he loved being a part of the Temps and touching the hearts and souls of the fans brang him great joy. I hope he gets something going real soon on his own I will always be a true supporting fan.

[Weak4Weeks]

sweetpea said:

On the interview with Maurice Watts GC. gave out his e-mail mygccameron.com if his fans had any questions or comments. I do believe he would have stayed if he had been paid for the last two cd recordings. Like most people he worked to have a little something to leave his children but whats the use if you can't get paid. He has to look elsewhere to make it happen and that I completely understand. I know he loved being a part of the Temps and touching the hearts and souls of the fans brang him great joy. I hope he gets something going real soon on his own I will always be a true supporting fan.

Do you have some kinda inside scoop sweatpea? Where did you get that GC hadn't been paid for the last two recordings??? He didnt say that anywhere, so I'm wondering where you got that from?

[Weak4Weeks]

And another thing, GC said in the Maurice Watts interview that he decided to leave. I heard him say that WITH his OWN voice, which is what I'll believe over some random (and unorganized) website. Somebody isn't telling the truth...

[smooth]

That's strange,I'm trying to think why wouldn't they pay him his money. I might have to stop buying there albums, because of that, you can't treat people like that, it's like he was used as a lead singer, and then gotten rid of. They refused to pay him his money, that's sad.

[curet30]

smooth said:

That's strange,I'm trying to think why wouldn't they pay him his money. I might have to stop buying there albums, because of that, you can't treat people like that, it's like he was used as a lead singer, and then gotten rid of. They refused to pay him his money, that's sad.

Hi Smooth and Weaky,

Money from album (CD) sales are generally distributed by the record companies, not management.

If money was to be distributed for record sales, by management, it appears some sort of an agreement was made between the "two parties".

[sweetpea]

weak4weeks yes i do have connections but thats beside the point. just go to soul exppess online and read about the june interview done with gc. and how he tells his side of the story. all you have to do is google interviews with gc.cameron and go to soul express online or e-mail him.