I went to see Dennis group at the universal amphitheater back in about 09 they opened for Gladys knight they tore the house down he had Ali Woodson in the group pure magic so much talent between those 2.God bless you Dennis Edwards God bless Ali’s Woodson for all the great music.
Damn I wish dennis wrote a book and the others everthing in otis hands as he still living. I wish others who was friends and family come together and piece stories together
Hell I wish Paul, Eddie, or David had written a tell all. Especially David as he wanted the books examined, so The Tempts could get an accounting of their money.But you know Otis , lets not open a can of worms.When David asked for a name out front bevause it meant more money. Otis again replied, it want be happening! In fact Im telling Gordy! This senario sounds more plausible than that movie which is from Otis's perspective. Sooner or later we will know the truth! As we put piece after piece together.
Richard Street wrote a book before he died about his time with the Temptations. He tells a lot about Otis, Melvin, and how they weren’t making a lot of money as Temptations.
Otis said himself that they added things for dramatic purposes. He did not have control of the project (not sure if that’s true or not). They based it on Otis’s book but did things and omitted things cuz it was a 2 part series. “The New Edition Story” was a group effort so the story was from all their points of view. Unfortunately, by the time the Temps film was out, David, Eddie, and Melvin passed away so they gave no input. Mr. Edwards is right. Otis couldn’t go on his own so he had to stay in the group. Eddie, David, and Dennis were the voices of the Temps.
Dennis Spoke facts 🔥🔥🔥. I wish Eddie David and Paul were here today along with Dennis they could have told their side of the story. Because Otis I always felt like he was shady and from a source I read that Otis was having secret meetings.
I LOVE HOW SINCERE DENNIS EDWARDS WAS IN THIS INTERVIEW. I SAW ANOTHER ONE WHERE DENNIS SAID DURING THE REUNION TOUR I BELIEVE HE SAID THEY MADE 2 TOURS GOOD THEN THE 3RD EVERYONE WAS DOING DRUGS NOT JUST DAVID RUFFIN. THE MINI SERIES MADE DAVID PIT TO BE TRASH AND I KNEW IT WASN'T TRUE. I CAN LOOK AT OTIS AND TELL HE'S A LIAR. I SURELY WISH THE OTHERS WERE ALIVE TO TELL THEIR SIDES
MY FAV ALBUM IN THE WORLD BY THE TEMPS ALOT OF PEOPLE MAYBE DON T REMEMBER BUT IT WAS THE WHOLE ALBUM OF THE TEMPTATIONS A SONG FOR MYOU THAT AN MEMMORIES ON STONE WAS MY ALL TIME FAVORITE OF THE REMPS OM GOMMA PLAY IR NOW FIRST A SONG FOR U THEN MEMMORIES OH SNAP LOVE MAKING BACK WAS SO, SO DIFFERENT THAN EVEN TODAY BUT YA MY 2 FAV S THE TEMPS A SONG FOR U THEN IT JUST GLIDES INTO MEMMORIES BEAUTIFULL MY VERY BEST OF THE, ON STONME PEACE OUT BYEEEE
Otis never was the glue that binder as he often depicts his self to be. The way David Ruffin has been thrown under the bus is sickening! He wanted an accounting of the books. As he knew they were being under paid. Then was made out to be the bogeyman! While the lasted talented one had Berry's ear!Divide an conquer a game that Berry was a master at! He had the perfect tool in Otis!
Why do they make David Ruffin out to be the bogeyman ? He wanted more money. The groups got more money when a lead singer name was out front.Such as Martha and the Vandellas , Smokey and the Miracles.Etc. etc. It made sense from a financial standpoint to put so.e one name out front. The so call Bogeyman (David Ruffin) was made to be to be the villan.Everything he did was scrutinized. While Otis was made to look like an Angel. David was proved right Motown was stealing money from them.Otis was paid to keep a lid on it.While David wanted this exposed. If it took his name to be out front to get more money, so be it.The movie is from Otis perpective and Paul, Eddie, and David were not there to dispute him. A muzzle was put on Dennis because of pending lawsuit against Otis. When Berry said jump Otis said , how high!Our only hope is that Martha Reeves puts out a tell all. As Berry is not telling on his self. This story needs to be told. Not onlly thr mistreatment of the Tempts but Flo, Mary Wells, Martha Reeves and many more artist. Everything wasn't peaches and cream and Berry was a capital letters BEAST!
@@williebowen1043 I forgot about those talented artist. Berry did a lot of srewing and damn sure used protection(lawyer) the overall greed of a controll freak is sad.Power used as a tool to control is a one way ticket to hell. My extended family treat peiple like you want to be treated. This karma thing is for real. You might not get it but your fanily will.You here of people talk about family curses? That stuff is for real!
Also full horse manure. IN 1976 THE FIFTH DIMENSION WAS SIGNED TO MOTOWN RECORDS. HE SCREWED THEM OVER AS WELL. THE POINTER SISTERS WERE ON THE MOTOWN RECORD LABEL. THEY GOT SCREWED OVER AS WELL.
Exactly, Ruffin comprehends the success they had wasn't producing the wealth. Gordy has paid more back royalties that he skipped over in his own book. Notice, the lead singers left the group more.
I am so glad that I listened to this interview. It makes a lot of things clearer.
WOW! WOW! WOW! You don't here this side of the story too often. I am so happy Mr. Edwards did this interview.
I went to see Dennis group at the universal amphitheater back in about 09 they opened for Gladys knight they tore the house down he had Ali Woodson in the group pure magic so much talent between those 2.God bless you Dennis Edwards God bless Ali’s Woodson for all the great music.
Very interesting, thanks for upload!!
Dennis held nothing back here. He’s always been more than credible to me. RIP, legend.
Damn I wish dennis wrote a book and the others everthing in otis hands as he still living.
I wish others who was friends and family come together and piece stories together
Hell I wish Paul, Eddie, or David had written a tell all. Especially David as he wanted the books examined, so The Tempts could get an accounting of their money.But you know Otis , lets not open a can of worms.When David asked for a name out front bevause it meant more money. Otis again replied, it want be happening! In fact Im telling Gordy! This senario sounds more plausible than that movie which is from Otis's perspective. Sooner or later we will know the truth! As we put piece after piece together.
Me too I wished he would had wrote a book as well gone too soon today is his anniversary of his death today 02/01 his birthday 🎂 is on 02/03
Richard Street wrote a book before he died about his time with the Temptations. He tells a lot about Otis, Melvin, and how they weren’t making a lot of money as Temptations.
Deliver us from temptation book
Otis said himself that they added things for dramatic purposes. He did not have control of the project (not sure if that’s true or not). They based it on Otis’s book but did things and omitted things cuz it was a 2 part series. “The New Edition Story” was a group effort so the story was from all their points of view. Unfortunately, by the time the Temps film was out, David, Eddie, and Melvin passed away so they gave no input. Mr. Edwards is right. Otis couldn’t go on his own so he had to stay in the group. Eddie, David, and Dennis were the voices of the Temps.
Dennis EDWARDS was a Bad BAD SINGIN MAN " A SONG FOR YOU" IS HIS MASTERPIECE...RIP DENNIS EDWARDS YOU DID WELL 🙏 RIP
Great interview absolute shame how David Ruffin was treated rest easy
Dennis Spoke facts 🔥🔥🔥.
I wish Eddie David and Paul were here today along with Dennis they could have told their side of the story. Because Otis I always felt like he was shady and from a source I read that Otis was having secret meetings.
I LOVE HOW SINCERE DENNIS EDWARDS WAS IN THIS INTERVIEW. I SAW ANOTHER ONE WHERE DENNIS SAID DURING THE REUNION TOUR I BELIEVE HE SAID THEY MADE 2 TOURS GOOD THEN THE 3RD EVERYONE WAS DOING DRUGS NOT JUST DAVID RUFFIN. THE MINI SERIES MADE DAVID PIT TO BE TRASH AND I KNEW IT WASN'T TRUE. I CAN LOOK AT OTIS AND TELL HE'S A LIAR. I SURELY WISH THE OTHERS WERE ALIVE TO TELL THEIR SIDES
MY FAV ALBUM IN THE WORLD BY THE TEMPS ALOT OF PEOPLE MAYBE DON T REMEMBER BUT IT WAS THE WHOLE ALBUM OF THE TEMPTATIONS A SONG FOR MYOU THAT AN MEMMORIES ON STONE WAS MY ALL TIME FAVORITE OF THE REMPS OM GOMMA PLAY IR NOW FIRST A SONG FOR U THEN MEMMORIES OH SNAP LOVE MAKING BACK WAS SO, SO DIFFERENT THAN EVEN TODAY BUT YA MY 2 FAV S THE TEMPS A SONG FOR U THEN IT JUST GLIDES INTO MEMMORIES BEAUTIFULL MY VERY BEST OF THE, ON STONME PEACE OUT BYEEEE
Otis never was the glue that binder as he often depicts his self to be. The way David Ruffin has been thrown under the bus is sickening! He wanted an accounting of the books. As he knew they were being under paid. Then was made out to be the bogeyman! While the lasted talented one had Berry's ear!Divide an conquer a game that Berry was a master at! He had the perfect tool in Otis!
Thanks Dennis
Berry and Smokey, Otis, is gate keeper's
Everybody is dead or barely alive including The Funk Brothers They stole from Marvin before he died
I wish the orginal temptations made a billy together instead. That movie was great.
Why ebony, jet,essence didn't print any of this....
THEY GAVE OTIS MORE MONEY DAMNNNNN
Deliver Us Fron Temptations-is author Tony Turner book
The Truth shall may you free! But some 'can't stand the Truth'!
Tony Tucker wrote deliver us from temptations otis's book was based on Otis not Tony's
Tony Turner I have it too
Why do they make David Ruffin out to be the bogeyman ? He wanted more money. The groups got more money when a lead singer name was out front.Such as Martha and the Vandellas , Smokey and the Miracles.Etc. etc. It made sense from a financial standpoint to put so.e one name out front. The so call Bogeyman (David Ruffin) was made to be to be the villan.Everything he did was scrutinized. While Otis was made to look like an Angel. David was proved right Motown was stealing money from them.Otis was paid to keep a lid on it.While David wanted this exposed. If it took his name to be out front to get more money, so be it.The movie is from Otis perpective and Paul, Eddie, and David were not there to dispute him. A muzzle was put on Dennis because of pending lawsuit against Otis. When Berry said jump Otis said , how high!Our only hope is that Martha Reeves puts out a tell all. As Berry is not telling on his self. This story needs to be told. Not onlly thr mistreatment of the Tempts but Flo, Mary Wells, Martha Reeves and many more artist. Everything wasn't peaches and cream and Berry was a capital letters BEAST!
Look Berry Gordy screwed over the Spinners, Debarge, The Velvettes,and Tammi Terrell.
Also Ashford and Simpson, GC CAMERON's Solo Career.
@@williebowen1043 I forgot about those talented artist. Berry did a lot of srewing and damn sure used protection(lawyer) the overall greed of a controll freak is sad.Power used as a tool to control is a one way ticket to hell. My extended family treat peiple like you want to be treated. This karma thing is for real. You might not get it but your fanily will.You here of people talk about family curses? That stuff is for real!
Also full horse manure. IN 1976 THE FIFTH DIMENSION WAS SIGNED TO MOTOWN RECORDS. HE SCREWED THEM OVER AS WELL. THE POINTER SISTERS WERE ON THE MOTOWN RECORD LABEL. THEY GOT SCREWED OVER AS WELL.
Exactly, Ruffin comprehends the success they had wasn't producing the wealth. Gordy has paid more back royalties that he skipped over in his own book. Notice, the lead singers left the group more.