“Remembering the incomparable Melvin Franklin today on what would have been his 81st birthday. Melvin and I grew up together in Detroit and attended the same high school. As one of the founding members of the group, Melvin and I were very close up until the time we lost him. I still really miss him. As I said in my book, and it still holds true today, I will always carry on The Temptations in Melvin’s memory. He fought the good fights beside me, and shared in the triumphs, too. Everyone loved Me

18K views · 1.2K reactions | Today in 1981, The Temptations released their self-titled 27th studio album—produced by Thom Bell and featuring a lineup of Otis Williams, Melvin Franklin, Dennis Edwards, Richard Street, and Glenn Leonard. ‘The Temptations’ peaked at No. 36 on the Billboard Top R&B Albums chart while the lead single “Aiming at Your Heart" peaked at No. 67 on the Billboard Hot 100. https://stream.lnk.to/TheTemptations | Temptations | Facebook

1.8M views · 27K reactions | #SoulFoodSunday from the Temptations (Ali-Ollie Woodson, Otis Williams, Ron Tyson, Richard Street, Melvin Franklin) singing their classic, "I Wish It Would Rain"  #RealSingingMatters #RnBMatters #RnBMusic #RnBNights | R&B Nights | Facebook