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Paul Williams (The Temptations singer)
For other people named Paul Williams, see Paul Williams (disambiguation).
American singer (1939–1973)
Paul Williams | |
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Williams performs with the Temptations on The Ed Sullivan Show, 1969 | |
| Born | (1939-07-02)July 2, 1939 Ensley, Alabama, U.S. |
| Origin | Birmingham, Alabama, U.S. |
| Died | August 17, 1973(1973-08-17) (aged 34) Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1955–1971 |
| Labels | Motown |
Musical artist
Paul Williams (July 2, 1939 – August 17, 1973) was an American baritone singer.
He was noted for being one of the founding members and the original lead singer of the Motown group the Temptations. Along with Elbridge "Al" Bryant, Otis Williams, and fellow Alabamians Eddie Kendricks and Melvin Franklin, Williams was a member of the Temptations.
Personal problems and failing health forced Williams to retire in 1971 and, at the age of 34, he was found dead two years later as the result