AKA David Melvin English
Born: 12-Oct-1942Birthplace: Montgomery, ALDied: 23-Feb-1995Location of death: Los Angeles, CA [1]Cause of death: Heart FailureRemains: Buried, Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Hollywood Hills, CA
Gender: MaleRace or Ethnicity: BlackSexual orientation: StraightOccupation: Singer
Nationality: United StatesExecutive summary: Bass vocals for The Temptations
Mother: Rose FranklinBrother: Willard (Jiggs) FranklinBrother: Michael FranklinSister: Beverly MillerSister: Audrey FranklinWife: KimberlySon: David English, Jr.Daughter: Davette EngishDaughter: Felicia JohnsonSon: Niquos Douglas
High School: Northwestern High School, Detroit, MI
The Temptations Vocalist (1961-95) Grammy Best R&B Instrumental Performance (with the Temptations) (1972) Grammy Best R&B Vocal Performance By A Duo, Group Or Chorus (with the Temptations) (1972) Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 1989 (with the Temptations) Risk Factors: Diabetes, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Necrotizing Fasciitis
FILMOGRAPHY AS ACTOR The Temptations (1-Nov-1998) Happy New Year (7-Aug-1987)
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AKA David Melvin English