About: Melvin Franklin

Melvin Franklin (born David Melvin English; October 12, 1942 – February 23, 1995) was an American bass singer, best known for his role as a member of Motown singing group The Temptations from 1961 to 1994.

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dbpprop:abstract	Melvin Franklin (born David Melvin English; October 12, 1942 – February 23, 1995) was an American bass singer, best known for his role as a member of Motown singing group The Temptations from 1961 to 1994. Melvin Franklin war ein US-amerikanischer Bass-Sänger, bekannt als Mitglied der Gruppe The Temptations von 1961 - 1994. Franklins Neffe war der spätere Motown-Star Rick James. Melvin Franklin was een van de oprichters van de Motowngroep The Temptations. Zijn rol in de groep was die van baszanger.
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dbpprop:imgCapt	Melvin Franklin (far left), with the Temptations in 1967.
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rdfs:comment	Melvin Franklin (born David Melvin English; October 12, 1942 – February 23, 1995) was an American bass singer, best known for his role as a member of Motown singing group The Temptations from 1961 to 1994. Melvin Franklin war ein US-amerikanischer Bass-Sänger, bekannt als Mitglied der Gruppe The Temptations von 1961 - 1994. Franklins Neffe war der spätere Motown-Star Rick James. Melvin Franklin was een van de oprichters van de Motowngroep The Temptations. Zijn rol in de groep was die van baszanger.
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