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OTIS WILLIAMS
Original Temptation/Author of The Temptations/Executive Producer

OTIS WILLIAMS (Original Temptation/Author of The Temptations/Executive Producer) is a five-time Grammy® Award-winning singer, and a songwriter, author, producer, and executive producer, born in Texarkana, TX, and raised in Detroit. Recognized as the founding and sole surviving original member of The Temptations, one of the most prolific musical institutions of all time. Williams, a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, rose to superstardom after the group released the Grammy® Hall of Fame mega-hit “My Girl” in the ’60s. Today, The Temptations are one of the greatest brands worldwide and their presence across multi-media platforms has never been more vivid. Williams’ life story was originally chronicled in his critically acclaimed autobiography, Temptations, and then sourced for the Emmy® Award-winning television The Temptations, which he co-produced and is still on air or streaming every day somewhere in the world. Now, Williams’ personal story is the source for the Broadway theatrical release, Ain’t Too Proud and he serves as an executive producer. Named the #1 R&B Artists of All Time (Billboard), The Temptations throughout their evolution, have released countless chart hits, many American masterpieces. The Temptations are celebrated their 60th anniversary with a global concert tour, and Williams executive produced, wroteand sang for the Temptations 60 album, released in 2022.