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Post by DrTemptation "Doc T" on May 30, 2010 21:56:35 GMT -5
HE WILL BE TRULY MISSED.....HE WAS A GREAT SINGER  DOC T |
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Post by DrTemptation "Doc T" on May 31, 2010 14:11:49 GMT -5
Former lead Temptations singer Ali Woodson dies
Mark Hicks / The Detroit News
Ali "Ollie" Woodson, a former lead singer of The Temptations, died Sunday in California. He was 58.
Woodson had been battling cancer, said Billy Wilson, president and founder the Motown Alumni Association.
Born Oct. 12, 1951, in Detroit, Woodson headed The Temptations for most of the 1980s and 90s.
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He wrote and sang lead on the 1984 hit "Treat Her Like a Lady."
"He was an excellent singer," Wilson said. "He's one of the few singers who was accommodating to virtually everything. He had a style and swagger about himself that was different than the other Temptations."
Mr. Woodson later released a solo album, "Right Here All Along," in 2001, according to allmusic.com.
Wilson said he regularly returned to Metro Detroit, including performing with a band at Arturo's Jazz Theatre and Restaurant in Southfield and with Dennis Edwards' Temptations Revue at events such as the Detroit International Jazz Fest.
"He had a tremendous number of fans," Wilson said.
This year, Woodson appeared at a CD preview party at the Detroit Fish Market for Aretha Franklin, with whom he has performed on a tour.
In 2008, Woodson had high-profile performances at a Motown Museum Fundraiser as well as the funeral for Levi Stubbs of the Four Tops.
"It's a sad day," he said of Stubbs' death. "He was the first person I met when I signed with Motown in 1983," he told The Detroit News.
Family members could not be reached for comment.
Funeral services are pending
From The Detroit News
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Post by x99martin on May 31, 2010 22:01:08 GMT -5
Sad news about Woodson's passing. I really loved his lead on "Lady Soul".
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Post by temptintony on Jun 1, 2010 3:48:13 GMT -5
this is truly a sad day for me, I romanced my wife with Ollie in the background,our hearts dance to Ollies voice. He even sang Happy Birthday to my wife after a show and it was recorded and she begins every birthday with that personal recording.That man was Special,I will miss him, im hurting right now
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Post by smooth on Jun 2, 2010 14:55:52 GMT -5
R.I.P
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Post by Ivory Fair on Jun 3, 2010 8:27:25 GMT -5
So pull the moon down from the sky, I won't need no moon light. If your through with these arms lock the door to my heart. and walk away with the key and turn out the stars when
you leave.
Thanks for the music - Thanks for the Memories.
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Post by Gua on Jun 3, 2010 8:33:57 GMT -5
Funeral Services for Ali ‘Ollie’ Woodson Announced:Services for Woodson will be held this Saturday, June 5th, at The City of Refuge church which is led by Bishop Noel Jones. The address is …
14527 So. San Pedro Street
Gardena, California 90248
Prior to the services a viewing will be held from 9:30 – 11am. Following the services interment will be at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Glendale, California.
For more info, see the church’s website: www.noeljonesministries.org/
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Post by cliogirl on Jun 3, 2010 9:06:53 GMT -5
I do wish with all my heart that i could be their. I have never met Ali, but he was my friend. He will never be forgotten. Love you Ali.  |
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Post by crella25 on Jun 3, 2010 9:27:07 GMT -5
Absolutely, he will be missed. I'm glad to see Otis still around. Ollie, R.I.P.
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Post by Jonesesgirl on Jun 3, 2010 14:20:28 GMT -5
RIP Ali, your voice will go on in our hearts forever
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Post by irene170 on Jun 3, 2010 14:57:03 GMT -5
I will miss him.
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Post by bigbadblazer on Jun 3, 2010 14:59:50 GMT -5
RIP Ali
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Post by VallyVal on Jun 3, 2010 18:20:22 GMT -5
-_-
RIP, Ollie.
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Post by hymesse on Jun 3, 2010 22:26:38 GMT -5
A true Temptations RIP Ali Woodson
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Post by KEEKS on Jun 4, 2010 10:40:50 GMT -5
I am so sad to hear Ollie Ali Woodson has passed.. call it crazy but I was listening to the Tempts all day Saturday and Sunday and I hadn't done that in quite awhile.. haven't been here in awhile...hurts my heart, he was awesome. He and Theo on Some Enchanted Evening was pure magic... |
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