Levi Stubbs Jr. was the lead singer of the Four Tops from the very beginning on through their "hey day" (60's-70's) until his passing. Laurence Payton (2nd tenor) was the first to pass. The Tops managed to press on, because they still had Levi Stubbs on lead vocals. The "Four Tops" have never found anyone with the vocal ability to take the place of lead singer Levi Stubbs after he passed. Renaldo "Obie" Benson their baritone/bass singer passed after Levi and the sole original member is 1st tenor "Duke" Fakir sitting on the stool. The Four Tops have a great legacy, but there comes a time when it's appropriate to pack it in. The problem when there is only one main, primary lead singer is that when that voice is no longer a part of the group the group rarely recovers. To hear the original group tearing it up live on the internet check out the Four Tops Live at the MGM "96". They doin' it!
I NO, DUKE...ALL IM THINKN IS HOW I WISH I COULD HAVE SOME THM N CONCERT N THE 70's...BUT I NEVER GOT THE OPPORTUNITY.....RIP, LEVI, OBIE + LAWRENCE....SOOO GOOD TO SEE DUKE ON STAGE...GOD BLESS HIM....
Duke Fakir and Otis Williams of the Temptations, Last Men Standing. At this point I think both men should just be ambassadors or managers for their groups. Both men are now in their 80s and not able to really perform as they used to. I think it's time to pass the baton to the younger members.
This is the One Top Review. They should just rename themselves, and not settle for being Wannna Bees! The 3 newbies, don't sound right, and they don't look right either. 🎶
@@Old_Channel978 That's what you think. I used to feel like that until I got into my late 20's. Do whatever makes you happy! Psst, Leos and Virgos are also hard hitters.
@@GlendaClarke-ir2cd Zodiac signs have nothing to do with personality traits, and assuming you're much older than 20 then I would assume you would have some common sense to know that, but I guess not.
Its great they're all keeping the former Tops music going.
אלי שקרו אני לא. מענטזת😅 אני מנקה את הבית אז הגוף קצת זז תמיד אתה חושב אלי שאני אומרת לך הכל בשבילך חולה בראש אלי חולה מין הגדול בהיסטוריה מאז החנות
A Four Tops tribute band.....Levi Stubbs was the MAN...
I Love The Four Tops
Love The Four Tops
Embarrassed to ask - who is this ppwilbon?
@@MaybaumsMusicMania A human being just like you are.
Levi Stubbs Jr. was the lead singer of the Four Tops from the very beginning on through their "hey day" (60's-70's) until his passing. Laurence Payton (2nd tenor) was the first to pass. The Tops managed to press on, because they still had Levi Stubbs on lead vocals.
The "Four Tops" have never found anyone with the vocal ability to take the place of lead singer Levi Stubbs after he passed. Renaldo "Obie" Benson their baritone/bass singer passed after Levi and the sole original member is 1st tenor "Duke" Fakir sitting on the stool.
The Four Tops have a great legacy, but there comes a time when it's appropriate to pack it in.
The problem when there is only one main, primary lead singer is that when that voice is no longer a part of the group the group rarely recovers.
To hear the original group tearing it up live on the internet check out the Four Tops Live at the MGM "96". They doin' it!
SOOOOO TRUE....
Truer words have never been said. Duke Fakir, has got to be tired as well. 🍀 ✨
Eles nunca perderão a majestade!👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋❤️❤️❤️❤️
still wonderful to see these fine men.
What are you talking about? There's only one original member of the group there. This, is just 💔!
Sadly just 1 Top :(
I NO, DUKE...ALL IM THINKN IS HOW I WISH I COULD HAVE SOME THM N CONCERT N THE 70's...BUT I NEVER GOT THE OPPORTUNITY.....RIP, LEVI, OBIE + LAWRENCE....SOOO GOOD TO SEE DUKE ON STAGE...GOD BLESS HIM....
My old neighborhood
Coole Socken 👍
Duke Fakir and Otis Williams of the Temptations, Last Men Standing. At this point I think both men should just be ambassadors or managers for their groups. Both men are now in their 80s and not able to really perform as they used to. I think it's time to pass the baton to the younger members.
Otis has been performing great
God 🙏🙏🙏🙏 Mr Duke Fakir.
How can they call themselves the FourTops? It's an OK rendition. But the Tops it ain't. There will NEVER be another Levi. Sorry guys.
I FEEL THE EXACT SAME WAY...BUT DIDN'T WANT TO SAY ANYTHING ...PPL GET MAD QUICKLY...BUT ITS THE TRUTH....
This is the One Top Review. They should just rename themselves, and not settle for being Wannna Bees! The 3 newbies, don't sound right, and they don't look right either. 🎶
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 nothing like them
❤GAELIC❤
Clearly not the original...I miss the voice of Levi
live it even if levi was in wheel chair
No levi.but still good. Oops! Great
Not the originals and not nearly as good as! Sorry.
I feel like roquel payton should be lead singer, I don't like the current one
You must be a Gemini, you don't hold back. 😉 😊
@@GlendaClarke-ir2cd sorry to break the news to you but zodiac signs dont mean nothing, i was born in august, good try tho
@@Old_Channel978 That's what you think. I used to feel like that until I got into my late 20's. Do whatever makes you happy! Psst, Leos and Virgos are also hard hitters.
@@GlendaClarke-ir2cd Zodiac signs have nothing to do with personality traits, and assuming you're much older than 20 then I would assume you would have some common sense to know that, but I guess not.
@@Old_Channel978 Your trying to disparage me, speaks volumes about you.
Sorry, but this is shabby and nowhere captures the entertainment and sheer joy of Motown music and the irreplaceable Four Tops.
Tres très loin des vrais
Please stop.just another tribute band.
So Sad 😔
Imagine doing/Singing the same Crap for decades without ANY Evolution!
When gotta sit the chair It’s time retire
Tell that to Phil Collins 😂
@@jasonstevenson6674 exactly him 2
Sad but true...😔