August 17: Paul Williams, founding member, baritone and occassional lead singer of The Temptations died on this date in 1973.

He allegedly shot himself in a deserted parking lot, but some say it might have could have been foul play since he was deeply in debt. He was 34 years-old.


Press links below to view You Tube videos:
-- "My Girl"
-- "Aint Too Proud To Beg"
-- "Beauty's Only Skin Deep"

-- Tribute to Paul Williams
-- Fellow Temptation Melvin Franklin talks about Paul Williams