Former lead singer of " The Temptations"
Born and raised in the motor city, Detroit. He began his music career at the tender age of 12, playing piano and singing with his mothers encouragement and support.
 
In 1955, Richard, his cousin and best friend Melvin Franklyn (later to become the Temptations' legendary bass singer) was invited to join a vocal group. Otis Williams and "The Distants". This led him to record with "The Monitors" who were signed to Motown records. he also coached a girl group consisting of Florence, Mary & Diane who would later become the world famous "Supremes".
 
In 1969, through the orchestration of Gods hand, Richard assumed his rightful place with the "Temptations" full time. he delighted audiances and the recorded buying public with his lead vocals on cuts like "Heavenly", "The First Time I Ever Saw Your Face", "Firefly", "Hey Girl", "Masterpiece", Everytime I Close My Eyes", "I'll Keep A Light In My Window", "Super Star", "Show Me Your Love", "Bare Back", "Papa Was A Rolling Stone". 
 
Amoung his many awards, Richard has received Three Grammy Awards, Two American Music Awards and an NAACP Award. He was also there when "The Temptations" were inducted into The Rock n' Roll Hall Of Fame in 1989.
His group has the unique style that crosses over from the golden years of Motown to that of main stream with all the style and flare that has kept this group performing in the biggest casino venues and concert halls across the country and will continue to do so for a long long time.   

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