Ribowsky, Mark

Ain't Too Proud to Beg: The Troubled Lives and Enduring Soul of the Temptations

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ISBN 13:: 9780470261170
author:: Ribowsky, Mark
format:: HardBack
publisher:: John Wiley & Sons
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2010
Pages:: 336
Dimensions:: 23.4 x 16.1 x 2.9 cm
Genre:: Genres & Styles - Soul & R&B
Condition:: New
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The Temptations' story is one of unparalleled success and personal turmoil. This definitive biography delves into the lives of the group's members, revealing the complex dynamics that drove their musical genius. Through in-depth research and interviews with founding member Otis Williams and others, the book sheds light on the group's most enduring mysteries, including the deaths of Paul Williams and David Ruffin, and the truth behind Ruffin's tumultuous romance with Tammi Terrell. Ain't Too Proud to Beg draws on over 100 interviews with the group's associates, industry figures, family members, and Otis Williams himself, providing a cohesive and penetrating look at the life and legacy of one of the greatest groups in popular music. The book explores the secret formula behind the Temptations' 37 chart hits and the personal struggles that often accompanied their success. This book is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in the history of American popular culture over the last fifty years, and for fans of the Temptations who want to know the complete story of this iconic group.

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